SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle. SDLC is a process that consists of a series of planned activities to develop or alter the Software Products. This tutorial will give you an overview of the SDLC basics, SDLC models available and their application in the industry. 

This tutorial also elaborates on other related methodologies like Agile, RAD and Prototyping. 

Audience 

This tutorial is relevant to all those professionals contributing in any manner towards Software Product Development and its release. It is a handy reference for the quality stakeholders of a Software project and the program/project managers. By the end of this tutorial, the readers will develop a comprehensive understanding of SDLC and its related concepts and will be able to select and follow the right model for any given Software project. 

Prerequisites 

There are no specific prerequisites for this SDLC tutorial and any software professional can go through this tutorial to get a bigger picture of how the high-quality software applications and products are designed. A good understanding of programming or testing or project management will give you an added advantage and help you gain maximum from this tutorial.