The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process used in management information systems for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining information systems. It provides a systematic approach to ensure that information systems meet organizational objectives, user requirements, and operational efficiency. SDLC helps in managing complexity by breaking down the system development process into distinct phases, each with its own set of activities, deliverables, and milestones. It is widely adopted in organizations to enhance the reliability, quality, and effectiveness of information systems. The SDLC typically consists of several key phases. The first phase is Planning, where the feasibility of a proposed system is assessed. In this phase, managers identify the problem or opportunity, define project scope, evaluate technical, financial, and operational feasibility, and prepare a project plan. The planning phase ensures that resources are allocated effectively and that the system development aligns with organizational strategy. The second phase is System Analysis, which involves a detailed examination of existing processes, workflows, and user requirements. During analysis, system analysts collect data through interviews, surveys, observations, and document analysis. They identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of improvement in current systems. This phase produces a requirement specification document, which serves as a blueprint for system design. Accurate analysis is critical because errors at this stage can propagate through the subsequent phases, increasing the cost and complexity of corrections. The third phase is System Design, where the conceptual and physical design of the new system is created. This includes designing the system architecture, database models, user interfaces, and network requirements. System design translates the functional and technical requirements identified in the analysis phase into detailed specifications. Design decisions during this phase have long-term impacts on system performance, scalability, and maintainability. The fourth phase is Implementation or Development, which involves actual coding, configuration, and system integration. Software developers write the program modules based on the design specifications. This