Handbook
SDLC — Software Development Life Cycle
Delivery phases Discover/Prioritize → Specify → Design → Build → Verify → Release; letters A–F in bridges.
What it is
Defined in blueprints/sdlc/SDLC.md. Build & release engine nested inside PDLC after P3 commitment.
When people say this
When mapping ceremonies C1–C6, DoD per phase, or delivery documentation obligations.
Where it lives
blueprints/sdlc/SDLC.md
How it fits the ecosystem
Pairs with PDLC via PDLC-SDLC-BRIDGE.md. Forge methodology adds Ore→Spark→Charge on top.
Typical usage in plans and chat
Reader-facing phase names first; A–F shorthand optional in bridges and WBS templates.
Related terms
Disambiguation bridges
Term page — canonical catalog entry sdlc.