Final Software Development Plan (SDP)

Overview

The Software Development Plan (SDP) Template [DOCX]Download Software Development Plan (SDP) Template [DOCX] will be used to clearly define the goals and how the system will function. The purpose, logical design, technical aspects, and testing and validation are now all identified in this document. Once you perform your final review, you are ready to submit it. Make sure it is your best work, and submit it to the grade book as if your career in the organization depended on it. Pretend your instructor is your boss at work and this can make or break your career.

Now is the time to showcase your skills and shine!

Preparation

• Review all course materials and any additional resources as needed.
• Submit your final SDP document to the grade book when finished.

Instructions

Review all instructor comments and make changes as applicable. Consider best practices and other material you found in research material and incorporate those artifacts into the SDP. Be sure to follow these criteria:

• Revise the Software Development Plan per instructor feedback.
• Verify the Software Development Plan for format and style.

The following is a checklist you may use before submitting the final Software Development Plan:

1. Run the spellchecker, and make any changes.
2. Highlight your entire document, and make sure that all the font types are the same.
3. Make sure the font styles and sizes are correct per the original template.
4. Update the table of contents (right-click on it and then left-click on "Update the entire table").
5. Update the ERD and UML diagrams as needed. Ensure they are centered and labeled.

Incorporate any tips from the discussions, additional readings, or your own research into the SDP as appropriate.

Refer to the Final Software Development Plan (SDP) Rubric to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.

Submission Requirements

• Deliverables: Submit the entire finalized SDP with all sections completed.
• Writing: Write with few spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors.
• Number of Sources: Include at least three references for the entire SDP from articles, books, or websites to support your claims.
• Reference Format: Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for resources and citations. Refer to Evidence and APA for guidance.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 4: Create a software development plan for an organization.
  • Revise the Software Development Plan per instructor feedback.
  • Verify the Software Development Plan for format and style.
• Competency 6: Communicate effectively using professional standards embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Communicate according to assigned requirements for format and clarity.