ALM-Tools-and-Technologies and Strategies
- 1. A P P L I C AT I O N L I F E C Y C L E M A N A G E M E N T ( A L M ) T O O L S A N D T E C H N O L O G I E S JASPHER SAJULAN
- 2. • What is alm tools and technology • Overview of popular ALM tools TABLE OF CONTENT • Comparing open-source and commercial ALM tools. • Integrating ALM tools into existing workflows.
- 3. Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and technologies Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools and technologies are platforms and solutions used to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software development, from initial planning to deployment and maintenance. They ensure that teams can collaborate efficiently, maintain traceability, and deliver high-quality software products.
- 4. KEY ASPECTS OF ALM TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES 1.Planning and Requirement Management ⚬ Capturing and managing software requirements. ⚬ Facilitating team collaboration and goal alignment. 2.Development ⚬ Code version control and collaboration (e.g., Git integration). ⚬ Support for agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. 3.Build and Integration ⚬ Automation of code builds and integration with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 4.Testing ⚬ Automated and manual testing. ⚬ Defect tracking and test coverage reports. 5.Deployment ⚬ Streamlined release management. ⚬ Tools for continuous delivery and deployment. 6.Maintenance and Monitoring ⚬ Post-release monitoring. ⚬ Bug fixes and updates.
- 5. OVERVIEW OF POPULAR ALM TOOLS Jira • Developed by Atlassian. • Features: Issue tracking, Agile project management (Scrum, Kanban), Integration with CI/CD tools. • Use Cases: Software development, IT service management. Azure DevOps • Developed by Microsoft. • Features: Version control with Git, Build and release pipelines, Work item tracking. • Use Cases: End-to-end development lifecycle, DevOps workflows. Rally (CA Agile Central) • Developed by Broadcom. • Features: Agile project management. Portfolio and team-level planning, Customizable dashboards. • Use Cases: Large-scale agile projects, portfolio management. IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) • Developed by IBM. • Features: Requirements management, Test management, Workflow automation. • Use Cases: Systems engineering, compliance- focused projects.
- 6. COMPARING OPEN-SOURCE AND COMMERCIAL ALM TOOLS
- 7. VISION OPEN-SOURCE ALM TOOLS Examples • GitLab: ⚬ Features: Source control, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking. ⚬ Cost: Free and paid tiers available. • Redmine: ⚬ Features: Project management, issue tracking. ⚬ Cost: Free. Pros • Cost-effective. • Customizable and flexible. • Community-driven support. Cons • May require technical expertise to set up and maintain. • Limited advanced features compared to commercial tools. Examples • Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, IBM ELM. Pros • Comprehensive feature set. • Professional support and updates. • Scalable for large enterprises. Cons • Higher costs. • Vendor lock-in risks. COMMERCIAL ALM TOOLS
- 8. INTEGRATING ALM TOOLS INTO EXISTING WORKFLOWS
- 9. KEY CONSIDERATIONS UNDERSTANDING CURRENT PROCESSES TOOL SELECTION DATA MIGRATION • Map out existing workflows. • Identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. • Choose tools that align with team needs. • Ensure compatibility with existing systems. • Plan for seamless data migration. • Use APIs or integration plugins to transfer data.
- 10. KEY CONSIDERATIONS TRAINING AND ADOPTION AUTOMATION AND INTEGRATION BENEFITS OF INTEGRATION • Provide training for team members. • Encourage gradual adoption to minimize disruption. • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines. • Automate repetitive tasks like deployments and testing. • Improved collaboration and communication. • Enhanced traceability across the software lifecycle. • Faster delivery of high-quality software.
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