Software Development Life Cycle

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

SDLC

NIST SP 800-211, NIST SP 800-214

Definition(s):

A formal or informal methodology for designing, creating, and maintaining software (including code built into hardware).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-218

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