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title: "What are SDLC models?"  
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published: 2022-04-06  
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# What are SDLC models?

What are [SDLC](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/11282/software-development-life-cycle-model-sdlc) [models](https://www.mindstick.com/news/3635/microsoft-s-latest-launch-phi-2-small-language-model)?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- From the initial feasibility study to the maintenance of the completed application, **the [Software](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94389/how-can-i-install-a-software-in-my-android-phone-at-home) Development Life Cycle (SDLC)** is a conceptual model used in project management that outlines the steps included in an information system development project.
- Various software development life cycle models outline and design the steps that must be performed during the software development phase. 'Software Development Process Models' is another name for these models.
- The most essential and widely used SDLC models in the industry are listed below.
- Iterative Model
- Waterfall Model
- Big Bang Model
- Spiral Model
- V-Model
- Agile Model, RAD Model, Rapid Application Development, and Prototyping Models are all similar methods.

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