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Toxic concepts in systems analysis and design: the systems development lifecycle

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Publication date2010
Number of pages4
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

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.

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This is a research-in-progress paper. Please check with the author for an updated version.