development life cycle

The development life cycle is a structured process used to create and maintain software or products. It involves stages like planning (defining goals), design (figuring out how it will work), development (building the product), testing (checking for issues), deployment (launching it to users), and maintenance (updating and fixing over time). This cycle helps ensure the product meets needs efficiently and can be improved gradually. Each stage builds on the previous one, providing a clear path from idea to finished, functioning product.