Translates user’s needs into detailed specifications for implementation by the programmer.

The user identify what he wants but has no technical expertise while the programmer understands the computer but depend of the request of the end user.

This communication gap between the customer and the service provider must be solve by who?

A process by which an application is visualized, developed and implemented.

The life cycle can't gives structure to a creative process.

In order to manage and control the development effort, it is necessary to know what should have been done, what has been done, and what has yet to be accomplished.

Should be done to measure the costs and benefits of the new system.

Ensure that the end user has sufficient hardware, software and personnel resources to develop and support the proposed system.

The willingness and ability of management, users and Information Systems staff in the organization to build and use the proposed system.

Highlights different stages or steps of the development process.

Used so users can see and understand what activities are involved within a given step.

A project management model that defines the stages involved in bringing a project from inception to completion.

Demands the developers need to determine a solid plan for developing the information system desired.

Involves the end users and IT specialists. The two stakeholders gather, understand and document business requirements for the intended system.