---
id: "COD-004"
category: "code"
revision-version: 1
revision-date: "2024-01-08"
estimate-time: "1h"
frameworks:
  - name: "soc2"
    sections: ["CC1.4", "CC5.2", "CC8.1"]
---

## Purpose

Formalizing a proper development lifecycle helps your engineer in their jobs and
helps you to scale your team. It reduces the chances of human error.

## Implementation

Write a document with your development lifecycle. It should include: planning,
analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance. Don’t forget secure coding
practices (eg code review) and quality.

## Evidence

- System development lifecycle document