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Comprehensive Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Glossary

Here is a comprehensive glossary of terms related to Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and associated domains.

S.No.	Abbreviation	Term	Definition
	–	Acceptance Criteria	Conditions that a product or system must meet to be accepted by the customer or stakeholder.
	ALM	Application Lifecycle Management	The management of an application’s lifecycle from inception through retirement, covering requirements, design, development, testing, and maintenance.
	ADLM	Application Development Lifecycle Management	A methodology for managing the entire lifecycle of an application
	–	Baseline	A fixed reference point in the lifecycle used for comparison or control.
	–	Bid Management	The process of creating, submitting, and managing bids in response to procurement opportunities.
	BRD	Business Requirements Document	A document that defines the business objectives, needs, and scope for a project.
	CMMI	Capability Maturity Model Integration	A process improvement framework that helps organizations improve performance and capability.
	–	CMMI Maturity Levels	Five levels in CMMI indicating an organization’s process maturity, from Initial to Optimizing.
	–	Change Management	Managing changes in projects, ensuring they are implemented effectively and with minimal disruption.
	CI	Continuous Integration	A practice where code changes are automatically integrated, built, and tested.
	–	Defect Management	The process of identifying, documenting, and resolving defects or issues in a software product.
	ERM	Enterprise Risk Management	A framework for managing all risks that could affect an organization’s objectives.
	FMEA	Failure Mode and Effects Analysis	A methodology for identifying potential failure modes in a process or system and assessing their impact.
	FMECA	Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis	An extension of FMEA that includes criticality analysis to prioritize risks.
	FRD	Functional Requirements Document	A document detailing the functional specifications and features of a project or product.
2	–	Hazard Management	Identifying, analyzing, and controlling hazards to ensure safety in systems and operations.
	–	Impact Analysis	Assessing the potential consequences of changes in a system or project.
2	MBSE	Model-Based Systems Engineering	A methodology focusing on using models to design and analyze systems.
	–	Model-Driven Engineering	An engineering approach where models are primary artifacts in the development process.
2	NFRD	Non-Functional Requirements Document	A document defining the non-functional aspects of a project, such as performance, usability, and security.
	–	Procurement Management	Managing procurement processes, including acquiring goods and services from external sources.
	QA	Quality Assurance	Ensuring that processes and deliverables meet specified standards through systematic evaluation.
	RM	Requirements Management	The process of documenting, analyzing, tracing, and maintaining requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
	–	Requirements Lifecycle Management	Managing requirements from inception through implementation and maintenance.
	–	Requirements Traceability	Tracking requirements from origin to implementation to ensure all are addressed.
	–	Risk Management	Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks to achieve project objectives.
	SCAMPI	Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement	A method for appraising an organization’s processes against CMMI standards.
	SysML	Systems Modeling Language	A graphical language for modeling complex systems in MBSE.
	–	Systems Engineering	An interdisciplinary approach to designing and managing complex systems throughout their lifecycle.
	–	Test Management	Planning, executing, and monitoring testing activities to ensure quality and compliance.
	–	Tender and Procurement	Managing the process of soliciting and acquiring goods and services through tenders.
	RTM	Requirements Traceability Matrix	A document mapping requirements to test cases to ensure full coverage.
	–	Use Case	A description of interactions between a user and a system to achieve a goal.
	–	Validation	Ensuring that a system meets user needs and intended purposes.
	–	Verification	Ensuring that a system meets specified requirements.
	–	Vendor Management	Overseeing and coordinating interactions with vendors to ensure value and efficiency.
	–	Version Control	Managing changes to documents, code, or systems to track revisions.
	WBS	Work Breakdown Structure	A hierarchical decomposition of a project into smaller, manageable components.
	–	Agile Development	A methodology emphasizing iterative development, collaboration, and adaptability.
	BPM	Business Process Modeling	Representing processes in a visual format to analyze and improve workflows.

This list provides a well-rounded understanding of ALM and its interconnected domains like risk management, MBSE, CMMI, and procurement management. Let me know if you’d like to add more terms or refine the list further!