BA's Role in Each SDLC Phase
The Business Analyst (BA) plays a pivotal role throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring alignment across all phases. Each SDLC phase, from planning to maintenance, has specific objectives and BA responsibilities. Key deliverables and tools utilized by the BA are outlined to emphasize their importance in fostering effective communication and project success.
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4.1Planning Phase
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4.1.1Objective
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4.1.3Key Deliverables
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4.1.4Tools/techniques
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4.2Analysis Phase
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4.2.2Ba Responsibilities
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4.2.3Key Deliverables
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4.2.4Tools/techniques
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4.3Design Phase
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4.3.1Objective
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4.3.2Ba Responsibilities
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4.4Testing Phase
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4.4.1Objective
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4.4.2Ba Responsibilities
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4.4.3Key Deliverables
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4.4.4Tools/techniques
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4.5Deployment Phase
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4.5.1Objective
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4.5.2Ba Responsibilities
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4.5.3Key Deliverables
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4.5.4Tools/techniques
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4.6Maintenance Phase
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4.6.1Objective
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4.6.2Ba Responsibilities
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4.6.3Key Deliverables
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4.6.4Tools/techniques
What we have learnt
- The BA is integral in defining project scope and stakeholder involvement during the planning phase.
- Detailed documentation of requirements is crucial in the analysis phase for the development of functional and technical specifications.
- Collaboration with design and testing teams is essential to ensure alignment of solutions with business needs.
Key Concepts
- -- SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- A process used by software developers to design, develop, and maintain software applications.
- -- Business Requirements Document (BRD)
- A formal document outlining the business needs and expectations for a software project.
- -- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- A phase in software testing where the software is tested in the real world by the intended audience.
- -- Change Management
- The process of managing and guiding transformations within an organization, ensuring modifications are effectively implemented.
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