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Unit 1: Introduction to Software Project Management

Wrong or no Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodology Notes

Growing life cycle methodology must be part of software project management. Nevertheless, it
should not be forced into the R&D environment. The software engineering field is comparatively
young, but still there are already well-known developing life cycle methodologists (Agile,
Crystal, Spiral, Waterfall, etc.), successful stories and case studies. Software project managers
may adopt one of the existing methodologies, but usually there is also a need to adapt the
methodology to the company on hand. The adaptation includes: company culture, employees,
marker, managers, etc. This is the Waterfall Model:
Figure 1.6: Waterfall Model

Bad or no Documentation

Documentation should be measured as a “must have” and not “nice to have”. Documentation is
an integral part of developing the life cycle process. It should not be caught as a nagging tedious
task, done for the sake of some strict QA manager. There are a variety of types of software
project documentation, each related to a certain stage in the development life cycle of the
project. For example:
 Statement of Work: preliminary requirements and project frame, usually written by the
customer
 Marketing Requirements Document (MRD)

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