The process used by developers to turn user requirements into code is typically referred to as software development or software engineering. More specifically, this process often involves several methodologies and practices, such as:
- Requirements Analysis: Gathering and defining the user requirements.
- System Design: Creating a blueprint for the software architecture based on those requirements.
- Implementation: The actual coding process where developers write the software.
- Testing: Verifying that the software meets the requirements and is free of defects.
- Deployment: Releasing the software to users.
- Maintenance: Ongoing support and updates based on user feedback and changing requirements.
Methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and DevOps can also describe how these processes are organized and executed in a development environment.