Authors: Paul Ralph
Tags: 2010, design science, process theory, systems development lifecycle, toxic concepts
This position paper argues that the the Systems Development Lifecycle is a Toxic Concept, i.e., an idea that is both false and harmful. SDLC is defined and its criticisms are summarized. A process theory, the SCI Framework, is suggested as an alternative.
Cite as:
Ralph P. (2010). “Toxic Concepts in Systems Analysis and Design: The Systems Development Lifecycle,” in AIS SIGSAND, St. John’s, NL, Canada, May 29-30, 2010.
