Explore the integration of agile development methodologies with regulatory requirements for medical software in this 11-minute lesson from Yale University. Learn the precise steps defined by the IEC 62304 standard for software development life cycles and discover how modern agile approaches can be effectively combined with rigorous regulatory frameworks. Examine the key phases of medical software development life cycles, distinguish between development and maintenance processes, and analyze how agile methodologies maintain compatibility with structured IEC 62304 requirements. Understand the critical importance of design controls and disciplined processes in medical software development while maintaining development efficiency and ensuring patient safety through proper regulatory compliance.