By valuing human insights and adaptability, companies can create a more effective, resilient SDLC process that combines both technology and team ingenuity. - Pankaj Chawla, 3Pillar 17.

In the software development life cycle, there are certain standards software developers can adopt to ensure a secure SDLC. Some of them are highlighted below alongside the SDLC phases.

2) IT efficiency and effectiveness: A well-defined SDLC process provides the most efficient and effective way of accomplishing the work while maintaining a high level of quality.

The traditional software development life cycle (SDLC) is fraught with challenges, particularly requirement gathering, contributing to 40-50% of project failures.