Programme Development Life Cycle (PDLC) refers to a systematic sequence of activities followed for developing a computer programme from the initial identification of a problem to its implementation, maintenance and eventual replacement. It provides a structured approach to programme development and helps programmers produce reliable, efficient and maintainable software. In the context of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), PDLC is important because computer programmes form the basis of applications, information systems and digital services. The first stage is problem definition and analysis. At this stage, the programmer clearly identifies the problem that the programme is expected to solve. The requirements of users are studied, and the inputs, processing requirements and expected outputs are determined. The objectives, limitations, available resources and operating environment are also considered. A clear problem definition prevents unnecessary work and provides a foundation for the subsequent stages. The second stage is programme design. After understanding the problem, a logical solution is developed. The programmer decides how the problem will be divided into smaller and manageable tasks. Algorithms, flowcharts, decision tables or pseudocode may be used to represent the solution. Data structures, processing methods and relationships between different programme components are also planned. Good design makes the programme easier to understand, develop and modify. The third stage is coding or programme development. In this stage, the designed solution is converted into instructions using an appropriate programming