Software Development Life Cycle Quest

Batavia·

Software Development

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Grade Level10th Grade

SubjectSoftware Development

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Lesson 5: Go Live: Launch, Careers, and Final Reflection Estimated Duration: (5) 55 minute class periods Essential Questions: ● What happens during the launch and maintenance phases of the SDLC? ● How do software teams evaluate whether a product is ready for release? ● What roles and careers are involved in a software project launch? ● How does reflection help teams improve future development cycles? Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Describe the launch, maintenance, and eval...

This learning resource is designed for teams to navigate the final stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), focusing specifically on the launch and maintenance phases of software development. Participants will engage in various challenges, such as identifying and ranking SDLC phases, prioritizing bugs based on severity, and evaluating the user interface of the software product. The resource also includes simulations of team roles within a launch context, which emphasizes collaboration among key positions like Project Manager, QA Tester, and Lead Designer. Additionally, it covers critical decision-making scenarios regarding software release and provides opportunities for team reflection and career exploration within software industries. Activities are aimed at promoting teamwork, effective communication, and strategic planning leading up to product launch.