The complex organizational process whereby computer based

information systems are developed and maintained.

Computer software designed to support organizational functions or processes.

The traditional methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace Systems development life information systems.

The first phase of the SDLC$,$ in which an organization's total information system needs are identified, analyzed, prioritized, and arranged.

The part of the design phase of the SDLC in which all functional features of the system chosen for development are described independently of any computer platform.