--- title: "A Comprehensive Guide to the Software Development Life Cycle" url: "https://wappnet.com/blog/what-exactly-is-sdlc-learn-about-the-software-development-life-cycle/" date: "2022-09-21T11:34:02+00:00" modified: "2026-07-10T07:05:25+00:00" type: "Article" resource: "https://wappnet.com/blog/what-exactly-is-sdlc-learn-about-the-software-development-life-cycle/" timestamp: "2026-07-10T07:05:25+00:00" author: name: "Ankit Patel" url: "https://wappnet.com/blog/" categories: - "Wappnet Systems" tags: - "Software development" - "Software development company" - "Software development services" word_count: 20 reading_time: "1 min read" summary: "Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) refers to a systematized procedure that assists organizations in developing dependable and sustainable software systems." description: "SDLC defines how software is planned, built & maintained. Learn each phase, popular models, and how it reduces project risk." keywords: "SDLC, Software development, Software development company, Software development services" language: "en" schema_type: "Article" --- # A Comprehensive Guide to the Software Development Life Cycle _Published: September 21, 2022_ _Author: Ankit Patel_ ![Guide-to-the-Software-Development-Life-Cycle](https://wappnet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/A-Comprehensive-Guide-to-the-Software-Development-Life-Cycle-1024x731.webp) Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) refers to a systematized procedure that assists organizations in developing dependable and sustainable software systems. --- _View the original post at: [https://wappnet.com/blog/what-exactly-is-sdlc-learn-about-the-software-development-life-cycle/](https://wappnet.com/blog/what-exactly-is-sdlc-learn-about-the-software-development-life-cycle/)_ _Served as markdown by [Third Audience](https://github.com/third-audience) v3.6.1_ _Generated: 2026-07-10 07:05:25 UTC_