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Question In 1-2 sentences, write out the 6 basic different phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and a roadmap for creating a game. Include one function or routine you would code to test it such as a simple if/else statement you could write as if it is the entire code for a game and use that as a test case for the entire SDLC. (2 points)

Answer 1

The six basic phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) are: 1) Requirement Gathering and Analysis - understanding what the game needs; 2) Design - creating the game's architecture and visuals; 3) Implementation - coding the game logic; 4) Testing - identifying and fixing bugs; 5) Deployment - releasing the game to players; 6) Maintenance - providing updates and support post-launch.

A simple roadmap for creating a game could follow these steps: define game concepts, design levels, program core mechanics, conduct playtesting, deploy on selected platforms, and conduct ongoing maintenance. A basic function to test could look like this in pseudo-code:

def test_game_status(player_health):
    if player_health > 0:
        return "Player is alive."
    else:
        return "Player is dead."

This simple test case could simulate game status to ensure the game behaves correctly based on player health throughout the SDLC.