Asamoah-Bekoe, Michael2025-07-162024Asamoah-Bekoe, Michael . (2024). The Enhancement of the SDLC Methodology utilised in the Delivery of Digital Healthcare Products [Master`s dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WIReDSpace.https://hdl.handle.net/10539/45545A research report submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Engineering, In the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment , School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024The digital healthcare industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, resulting in increased competition among companies operating in this market. Company X, a competitor in this industry, utilises a mixed set of methodologies across their teams, where some methodologies may be outdated. With the emergence of new software development lifecycle methodologies (SDLC), it is crucial for Company X to adapt their current approach to remain competitive. As part of a research study, 24 participants from various teams in Company X were interviewed to gain insights into the industry, the current methodology being used, and how management could ensure a smooth transition to a new SDLC methodology. According to the study results, 21% of participants from Team A-D were unwilling to change their current methodology, while 37% were willing to make a switch. The remaining 42% were indifferent, with their decision depending on the reason for the transition. Based on the literature review and the findings from the study, a conceptual framework was developed to guide the process of transitioning to a new SDLC methodology.en© 2024 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.UCTDSDLCSoftware Development LifecycleMethodologiesAgilewaterfalldigital healthcareDissertationUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgSDG-3: Good health and well-beingSDG-8: Decent work and economic growth