Handbook
SDLC-phases — SDLC phases A–F
Internal shorthand A–F for delivery phases; reader-facing names are Discover/Prioritize through Release.
What it is
A Discover/Prioritize, B Specify, C Design, D Build, E Verify, F Release per SDLC.md ceremony map.
When people say this
In bridge docs, WBS templates, and cross-maps — avoid leading with letters in user-facing copy.
Where it lives
blueprints/sdlc/SDLC.md
How it fits the ecosystem
Nested inside PDLC after P3. Not a seventh SDLC phase for ops — ops maps to P5/P6.
Typical usage in plans and chat
Use SDLC-A style only in tables; prose should say Specify or Design per phase name.
Related terms
Term page — canonical catalog entry sdlc-phases.