Term:System Development Life Cycle

GAO-09-232G

System Development Life Cycle - The policies and procedures that govern software (SDLC) methodology development and modification as a software product goes through each phase of its life cycle.

NIST IR 7298

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - The scope of activities associated with a system, encompassing the system's initiation, development and acquisition, implementation, operation and maintenance, and ultimately its disposal that instigates another system initiation. SOURCE: SP 800-34

NIST SP 800-34

System Development Life Cycle - The scope of activities associated with a system, encompassing the system's initiation, development and acquisition, implementation, operation and maintenance, and ultimately its disposal that instigates another system initiation.