Real-life software projects often have a hard time showing how the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) works, especially when it comes to planning, developing, and maintaining the software.

1. Planning Problems:

• If the team doesn't gather the right requirements, they might misunderstand what the project really needs.
• When stakeholders keep changing their minds, it can complicate the planning. This is known as scope creep.
  Solution: Using strong communication methods and having regular meetings with stakeholders can help everyone stay on the same page.

2. Development Issues:

• Developers might face challenges like changes in team roles or not having clear coding rules, which can lead to messy code.
• Sometimes, different parts of the software don’t work well together.
  Solution: Using agile methods helps teams be flexible and solve problems as they come up.

3. Maintenance Challenges:

• After the software is launched, finding and fixing bugs can be tough.
• If the documentation is poor, it can be hard for new team members to figure out the project.
  Solution: Creating good documentation from the beginning can make maintenance easier later on.