What is the difference between system analysis and system design?

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**Analysis** — understand requirements. **Design** — create solution.

**System Analysis:**
- Understanding requirements.
- Studying current system.
- Identifying problems.
- Proposing solutions.
- Feasibility study.

```
Analysis Activities:
- Interview stakeholders
- Document current process
- Identify pain points
- Define requirements
- Create feasibility report
```

**System Design:**
- Creating solution.
- Technical architecture.
- Database design.
- Interface design.
- Implementation planning.

```
Design Activities:
- Design database schema
- Create system architecture
- Design user interface
- Define APIs
- Create technical specs
```

**Key differences:**
- **Analysis** — what needs to be done.
- **Design** — how to do it.
- **Analysis** — requirements.
- **Design** — solution.

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