Preface
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is a crucial aspect of software development. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of an application, from conception to decommissioning, and includes automated deployment to downstream environments. The different stages of a complete ALM process are:
- Plan
- Develop
- Test
- Deploy
- Maintain
This book will primarily focus on the automated deployment aspect.
In recent months, there has been a surge in attention towards ALM in the Power Platform. This heightened interest is driven by Microsoft’s efforts to enhance the Platform and by the desire of customers and implementers to achieve more reliable and predictable deployments.
To succeed in this endeavor, it is essential to have a strong grasp of Power Platform fundamentals, such as Environments, Solutions, and Power Platform CLI, as well as a deep understanding of the various ALM options available. This book will comprehensively cover these areas and provide practical examples of automated deployment implementations.
