🖱️Phase 7: Maintenance

The maintenance phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is where the software system is monitored and updated to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the customer. This phase is critical, as it ensures that the software system remains stable, reliable, and functional over time.

Maintenance Phase Activities

• Monitoring: This involves monitoring the software system for any issues or problems that arise. This may include monitoring performance metrics, error logs, or user feedback.

• Bug fixes: This involves addressing any bugs or issues that arise in the software system. Bug fixes may be minor, such as fixing a typo in the user interface, or major, such as fixing a security vulnerability.

• Updates: This involves updating the software system to address any changes to the operating system, hardware, or other software components. Updates may also be made to add new features or functionality to the software system.

• Documentation: This involves updating the documentation for the software system to reflect any changes or updates that have been made. This may include updating user manuals, training materials, or technical documentation.

The output of the maintenance phase is a software system that continues to meet the needs of the customer over time. This system includes all the necessary software components and modules, database structures, and user interface, and has been integrated into a cohesive system.