Design process

Name the 6 stages of the design process

Investigate, plan,design, create, evaluate (iterate), document

Investigate

Understand the problem or need by gathering information

Plan

Develop a strategy or method to solve the problem

Design

Create detailed schematics that outline solutions

Create

Build or develop the solution based on the design

Evaluate (Iterate)

Test the solution, identify improvements, and refine

Document

Record the process, design choices, and final outcome

Pseudocode

Describing with words the instructions for a piece of code e.g. making tea

Reasons why the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) is important? (4)

Planning stages decrease amount of money that needs to be spent later. Structured approach. Maximises use of resources. Encourages communication between stakeholders and team