The document outlines the key stages in the systems life cycle including analysis, design, development, testing and implementation, evaluation and maintenance, and documentation. Analysis involves feasibility studies, data collection, and requirements specification. Design includes output, input, and process design as well as hardware and software selection. Development is when programming and data structures are created. Testing and implementation involves testing modules and the whole system, then implementing using various strategies. Evaluation assesses the system and maintenance includes perfective, corrective and adaptive changes. Documentation covers technical details for specialists and user guides.