There are many software development methodologies and all of them have variations on phases with a project. There are names like "Envisioning", "Planning", "Stabilization", etc. All good names with valid, serious, meanings...
At this point, I'd like to officially introduce another phase that lays on top of all the stodgy official phases. I call it the Best Before phase. This is generally near the end of the project when you start to notice that things in the fridge expire on or after your project is due to be completed. There's a funny emotional reaction to seeing that the expiry date on the carton of milk is a few days after your project is scheduled to complete. The reaction ranges from relief ("Thank god it's almost over") to outright fear ("I'll never get it done in time"). Either way, you know you're in the Best Before phase.
"I don't know phases"
- Doctor Evil
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