Understanding Coding Cycles in Software Development #226659 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the dual-phase coding cycle model: the first cycle involves initial coding and data recoding, while the second cycle encompasses deeper analytical processes such as classifying, prioritizing, integrating, abstracting, synthesizing, conceptualizing, and theory building. The visual metaphor of two people running on connected gears emphasizes the iterative, interdependent nature of these phases in qualitative research and software engineering workflows.

Used in academic or technical web pages explaining qualitative data analysis methods (e.g., grounded theory), software development lifecycles, or OCLC Research publications; matches user intent to understand iterative coding frameworks for research or development projects.