Requirements gathering and analysis: This is the first stage of software development, where the development team works closely with the client to understand their needs and requirements for the software. They analyze the requirements and document them in a clear and concise manner.
Design and architecture: In this stage, the development team creates a detailed design of the software, including the overall architecture, user interface, and database structure. They also create a detailed plan for how the software will be built and implemented.
Implementation and coding: This is the stage where the actual coding of the software takes place. The development team writes the code that will make up the software, using the programming languages and tools specified in the design phase.
Testing: After the software has been coded, it needs to be thoroughly tested to ensure that it functions as expected and that it meets the requirements set out in the initial phase. This includes unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
Deployment: Once the software has been tested and is deemed to be ready for release, it is deployed to the target environment. This includes installing the software on the target system and configuring it to work with the existing infrastructure.
Maintenance and support: Even after the software has been deployed, it still requires ongoing maintenance and support. This includes fixing any bugs that are discovered, making updates and improvements, and providing support to users.
Please note that different organizations or companies may have different stages or variations of the stages. But in general, these are the most common stages in the software development process.