What is application lifecycle management?
Blog post from New Relic
Application lifecycle management (ALM) is a comprehensive process that spans the entire life of a software application, from initial development to retirement, integrating various disciplines such as business management and software engineering to align development with business objectives and customer needs. ALM emphasizes collaboration and communication across teams and involves stages like requirements management, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance, each contributing to the software's success and longevity. Incorporating tools for requirements management, version control, continuous integration, testing, release management, and monitoring enhances ALM's efficiency by providing real-time insights and ensuring smooth execution across all phases. ALM differs from the software development lifecycle (SDLC), which focuses more narrowly on development, by covering a broader scope, including planning and support, and emphasizing business value and continuous collaboration. DevOps ALM, which merges DevOps practices with traditional ALM, accelerates time to market, improves team collaboration, and supports continuous delivery, making it a responsive and streamlined approach to software management.