Understanding ALM concepts

ALM plays a critical role in managing applications across these environments. It’s a process that encompasses the processes of developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining applications, providing a framework for continuous integration (CI), delivery, and governance. Implementing ALM practices helps teams manage changes systematically, track versions, and ensure consistency across different environments. Scenarios where ALM becomes indispensable include large-scale projects with multiple developers, frequent updates, and complex integration requirements.

The following diagram provides a general outline of common ALM steps:

Figure 13.10 – Diagram of ALM steps

Let’s provide an overview of each step:

• Defining requirements: This step involves gathering, analyzing, and documenting the needs and expectations of stakeholders, including business users, developers, and IT administrators. Clearly defined...