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Development

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What is Development? • Development projects involve the creation of software applications or integrated application systems. • May include “internally developed” scripts or spreadsheets and database reports for cases where organization rely on the spreadsheets and reports to make important budgeting and accounting decisions. • Software development projects can be completed in-house, through outsourcing, or by a combined approach. • Organizations typically manage development projects using systematic methodologies that divide large, complex tasks into smaller, more easily managed segments or phases (SDLC).