Application Lifecycle Management | Complete Guide
Glossary
Table of Contents
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Acronyms
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Terms
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Definition
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ALM
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Application Lifecycle Management
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A set of processes and tools used to manage the entire lifecycle of an application.
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SDLC
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Software Development Lifecycle Management
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The process of designing, developing, testing, and deploying software.
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CI/CD
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Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
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A software development process where changes are frequently integrated and tested to ensure they can be deployed rapidly and reliably.
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Agile
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Agile
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A software development methodology that emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and a continuous feedback loop.
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Scrum
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Scrum
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An Agile methodology that emphasizes short, iterative development cycles called sprints.
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Kanban
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Kanban
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An Agile methodology that focuses on visualizing the workflow and limiting work in progress to improve efficiency.
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DevOps
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DevOps
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A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to shorten the development cycle and improve the quality of software.
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Test Automation
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Test Automation
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The use of software tools to control the execution of tests, compare actual results with expected results, and report on the success or failure of tests.
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Continuous Testing
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Continuous Testing
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The process of executing automated tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline to ensure the quality of software.
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Code Repository
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Code Repository
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A central location where developers can store and manage code versions.
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Version Control
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Version Control
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The process of managing changes to documents or files over time.
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Build Server
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Build Server
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A server that automatically builds, tests, and deploys code changes.
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Deployment
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Deployment
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The process of moving a software application from development to production.
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Release Management
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Release Management
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The process of planning, scheduling, and controlling the movement of software releases to different environments.
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Configuration Management
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Configuration Management
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The process of identifying, organizing, and controlling software and hardware configurations.
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Change Management
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Change Management
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The process of managing changes to software applications, including evaluating, approving, and implementing changes.
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Traceability
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Traceability
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The ability to track requirements, tests, and defects throughout the SDLC.
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Requirements Management
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Requirements Management
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The process of eliciting, documenting, analyzing, and prioritizing software requirements.
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Test Management
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Test Management
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The process of planning, designing, executing, and reporting on tests.
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Defect Management
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Defect Management
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The process of identifying, reporting, and tracking defects in software applications.
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Risk Management
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Risk Management
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The process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with software development and deployment.
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Metrics
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Metrics
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Quantitative measurements used to evaluate software quality and process performance.
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KPIs
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Key Performance Indicators
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Metrics used to evaluate the success of a software development process or project.
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SLAs
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Service Level Agreements
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Agreements between service providers and customers that define the level of service to be provided.
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SLOs
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Service Level Objectives
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Goals set by service providers to meet SLAs.
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UAT
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User Acceptance Testing
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The final stage of testing where users test the software to ensure it meets their requirements.
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API
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Application Programming Interface
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A set of protocols and tools for building software applications.
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SDK
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Software Development Kit
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A collection of software development tools in one installable package.
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IDE
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Integrated Development Environment
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A software application that provides a comprehensive environment for software development.
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Maven
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Maven
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A build automation tool used primarily for Java projects.
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Jenkins
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Jenkins
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An open-source automation server used for building, testing, and deploying software.
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Git
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Git
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A distributed version control system used for software development.
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Automated Testing
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Automated Testing
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The practice of using software tools to automate the execution of tests, to reduce the time and effort required for testing.
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TDD
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Test Driven Development
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A development approach that involves writing tests before writing code, to ensure that the code meets the requirements and is testable.
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BDD
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Behavior Driven Development
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A development approach that emphasizes collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders to define and implement requirements.
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Performance Testing
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Performance Testing
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The process of testing software applications to ensure that they perform under expected loads and volumes.
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Load Testing
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Load Testing
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The process of testing software applications to determine how much load they can handle before performance degrades.
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Stress Testing
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Stress Testing
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The process of testing software applications to determine how they behave under extreme conditions.
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Security Testing
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Security Testing
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The process of testing software applications to identify and address security vulnerabilities and threats.
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Penetration Testing
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Penetration Testing
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The process of testing software applications by attempting to exploit security vulnerabilities, to identify potential security risks.
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