Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle

The Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle is a structured approach to creating software, where each phase is completed before moving to the next. It starts with planning and requirements gathering, then designing the system, writing the code, testing for bugs, and finally deploying and maintaining the software. This sequential method ensures clear progress and documentation at each stage, making it easier to manage and track, but it gives little flexibility to change direction once a phase is finished. It’s best suited for projects with well-defined needs and predictable outcomes.