<span class="cf0">Numerous development companies use various iterations of the software product development lifecycle. However, the core approach is identical across all cycles. This standard methodology explains why the software product development process is often divided into six discrete stages or sections. The stages are:</span>



<span class="cf0">Phase 1: Project Planning and Analysis</span>

<span class="cf0">Phase 2: Design</span>

<span class="cf0">Phase 3: Implementation / Coding</span>

<span class="cf0">Phase 4: Testing</span>

<span class="cf0">Phase 5: Deployment</span>

<span class="cf0">Phase 6: Maintenance</span>