Lifecycle

/ˈlaɪfˌsaɪkəl/ noun

Definition

the series of stages through which a living organism or system passes during its lifetime

Etymology

Compound of 'life' + 'cycle', first used in biology in the early 20th century

Kelly Says

While we often think of lifecycles in biology, the tech world borrowed this term for software development - your apps go through lifecycles too!

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