The document provides an overview of the System/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), outlining its importance and the key roles involved, particularly that of the system analyst. It details the six phases of SDLC: planning, defining requirements, designing, implementation, maintenance, and deployment, along with various SDLC models such as the waterfall model, incremental/iterative model, V model, spiral model, and RAD model. Each model is assessed for its advantages and disadvantages, highlighting the structured approach to improving software quality and development processes.