The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) DOP, which stands for Development, Operations, and Production, is applicable to both firmware and software development. This means that the SDLC process, which involves planning, designing, coding, testing, and maintenance, is followed for both firmware (the software embedded in hardware devices) and software (standalone programs). By applying the SDLC DOP, organizations ensure that both firmware and software are developed and managed in a systematic and efficient manner, resulting in high-quality products.