Software Development Project Checklist Template

Ensure flawless software launches with our comprehensive Software Development Project Checklist Template! From requirements gathering to deployment and beyond, this checklist covers critical tasks, minimizes risks, and keeps your team aligned for on-time, high-quality software delivery. Download now and streamline your development workflow!

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Project Initiation & Planning

1 of 10

Covers initial project definition, requirements gathering, and planning activities.

Project Name

Project Description

Estimated Budget

Project Start Date

Projected Completion Date

Project Priority

Stakeholder Roles

Project Manager

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

2 of 10

Focuses on documenting and validating user needs and system specifications.

Project Goals and Objectives

Detailed User Stories/Use Cases

Estimated User Count

Requirement Priority (High, Medium, Low)

Relevant Stakeholders

Date of Last Requirements Review

Assumptions & Constraints

Design & Architecture

3 of 10

Ensures proper system design, database schema, and technical architecture are in place.

System Architecture Diagram Description

Architecture Diagram File

Estimated Database Size (GB)

Technology Stack Selection

API Design Considerations

Security Architecture Approach

Development & Coding

4 of 10

Covers coding standards, code reviews, and unit testing.

Coding Standards Adherence Description

Code Review Completed?

Number of Unit Tests Passed

Coding Best Practices Applied (Select all that apply)

Description of any Coding Anomalies/Issues

Static Code Analysis Performed?

Testing & Quality Assurance

5 of 10

Focuses on various testing phases (integration, system, user acceptance) and defect tracking.

Testing Phase Completed

Number of Test Cases Executed

Number of Bugs Found

Number of Bugs Resolved

Summary of Testing Results

Testing Tools Used

Date of Testing Completion

Tester Signature

Deployment & Release

6 of 10

Covers deployment planning, environment setup, and release management.

Planned Release Date

Planned Release Time

Deployment Strategy Description

Number of Servers for Deployment

Deployment Environment

Deployment Script

Rollback Plan

Post-Deployment Verification Type

Documentation

7 of 10

Ensures comprehensive documentation is created for users, developers, and stakeholders.

User Manual Draft

API Documentation

Technical Design Document Summary

Documentation Status

Documentation Completion Date

Release Notes

Project Closure & Review

8 of 10

Covers final project sign-off, lessons learned, and team recognition.

Project Completion Date

Lessons Learned - What went well?

Lessons Learned - What could be improved?

Total Project Cost (Actual)

Total Project Cost (Budgeted)

Project Success Rating (1-5)

Stakeholder Feedback - Select all that apply

Project Manager Signature

Security & Compliance

9 of 10

Addresses security considerations, regulatory compliance, and data privacy.

Compliance Standard Adherence

Data Encryption Methods Used

Vulnerability Scan Frequency

Penetration Test Report

Number of Security Incidents Reported

Last Security Audit Date

Data Privacy Policy Review and Update Summary

Communication & Stakeholder Management

10 of 10

Focuses on regular updates, feedback loops, and stakeholder alignment.

Next Stakeholder Update Meeting

Communication Method Preference (Stakeholder)

Summary of Last Stakeholder Communication

Frequency of Status Reports (Weeks)

Stakeholder Concerns/Feedback (Select All That Apply)

Key Contact Person

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