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What is V-Model?

 V Model

V Model is a very disciplined SDLC model with a testing phase simultaneous to every development phase. V model is an extension of the waterfall model where software development and testing is carried out in a sequential manner. It is referred to as the Validation or Verification Model.

Key Software Engineering Terms



SDLC: SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle. It is the activity cycle executed by Developers to develop high-quality software.

STLC: STLC stands for Software Testing Life Cycle. It is a set of activities executed by Testers systematically to test your software product.


Waterfall Model: Waterfall model is a sequential model segmented into various phases of the activity of software development. Every step is meant for carrying out the corresponding activity. Testing phase of waterfall model begins only after completion of implementation of the system.


Example To Understand the V Model



Let's say, you have been given an assignment, to create a customized software for a customer. Now, regardless of your technical history, attempt to make an informed guess of the order of steps you would take, to accomplish the task.

Phases of Software Development Activities done in each phase



Requirement Gathering stage Gather as much information as possible about the details & specifications of the desired software from the client. This is nothing but the Requirements gathering stage.

Design Stage Plan the programming language like Java, PHP, .net; database like Oracle, MySQL, etc. Which would be suited for the project, also some high-level functions & architecture.

Build Stage\tFollowing the design stage, it is build stage, i.e., nothing but actually code the software

Test Stage\tThen you test the software to check if it is developed according to the specifications are provided by the client.

Deployment stage\tDeploy the application in the respective environment

Maintenance stage\tAfter your system is deployed to use, you may need to alter the code later on as per customer request


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