The 7 phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) are:
Planning: Defining project goals, scope, and requirements.
Analysis: Analyzing the feasibility and requirements of the project.
Design: Creating the software architecture and user interface.
Development: Writing the code for the software.
Testing: Identifying and fixing bugs through rigorous testing.
Deployment: Releasing the software to users.
Maintenance: Providing ongoing support and updates.