# Software Development Steps

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### **Learning Intention:**

* Explore fundamental software development steps used by programmers when designing software.
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### Success Criteria

* I can correctly order the software development steps.
* I can describe the purpose and key activities involved in each software development step, from requirements definition to maintenance.
* I can explain how each step (such as design, development, and testing) contributes to building functional and reliable software.
* I can identify the importance of each step and how they work together to ensure a successful software project.
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### Fundamental Software Development Steps

When designing software, programmers will complete the following steps:

* requirements definition
* determining specifications
* design
* development
* integration
* testing and debugging
* installation
* maintenance

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This section will take some time, as much of the syllabus content has been categorised into the following steps so you can understand it in the right context.
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