fbpx
1-888-310-4540 (main) / 1-888-707-6150 (support) info@spkaa.com
Select Page

Adapting Application Lifecycle Management to DevOps

Written by SPK Blog Post
Published on June 3, 2013

Does the new trend towards DevOps threaten the integrity of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)? The very nature of DevOps, which bridges the gap between development and operations through increased communication and continuous development cycles, would at first glance appear to present compatibility issues with ALM. Organizations employing DevOps develop and test side by side and utilize shorter deployment cycles to support rapid release phases and reduce business impact. For some companies, this means managing up to 10 deployments per day.

While it may seem that DevOps has turned software and application development on its head, the tenets of ALM are in fact preserved throughout the process – it is merely the timing and scope that have changed. By decreasing the scope of each modification, it is possible to support more rapid development lifecycles which lends itself quite well to Agile development and other iterative development methodologies. In fact, another way of viewing DevOps is as a natural extension of Agile ALM as applied to operations.

The truth is, robust Agile solutions can not only keep up with the demands of DevOps, they can also provide organizations with a more comprehensive infrastructure for development and deployment when used in conjunction with one another. DevOps clears the communication barrier between development and operations, resulting in changes that are more clearly conceived and deployed in a fast and efficient manner to a more stable environment. Agile provides the backbone for these changes, ensuring that they have been properly developed and tested before heading into release.

Evidence of the symbiotic relationship between Agile ALM and DevOps can be seen in the increasing number of consulting firms and software solutions aimed at aiding organizations forge a stronger bond between the two methodologies. And though the future is always hard to predict, it is clear that ALM has proven itself adaptable enough to survive in a notoriously dynamic industry while keeping its core principles intact.

Next Steps:

Latest White Papers

10 Success Factors of Future-proof Requirements Management

10 Success Factors of Future-proof Requirements Management

Codebeamer is the most Agile Application Management platform on the market. It’s scalable, integrated and supports collaboration - all while offering powerful features across the entire lifecycle. Staying ahead requires more than just cutting-edge tools—it demands a...

Related Resources

GitLab and DevSecOps For Solid Software Development

GitLab and DevSecOps For Solid Software Development

Staying competitive requires more than just code and creativity. In fact, it demands way more. For example, a strategic approach to streamline development, ensure security, and foster collaboration. Two methodologies emerged to address these needs: DevOps and...

Navigating Codebeamer Licensing Options for ROI and Success

Navigating Codebeamer Licensing Options for ROI and Success

Understanding Codebeamer licensing options will better enable you to align your software with your specific needs. Codebeamer offers two main license types: Concurrent and Registered. Equally, understanding your usage patterns is also key - whether you're hosting...

Highlights from MasterControl Summit 2023

Highlights from MasterControl Summit 2023

The MasterControl Summit 2023 was an event serving as a hub for professionals, experts, and thought leaders in quality management and regulatory compliance. It offers a platform for knowledge sharing, industry trends, innovation and best practices. Additionally it...