ALM has a few stages as well. They include:
Requirement Management - This is the first and foremost step in the ALM cycle. During this stage, requirements are documented, analyzed, tracked, and prioritized. This process goes on throughout the whole lifecycle of the project.
Design - During this stage, the usability of the project is improved in order to enhance the satisfaction and loyalty of the customers.
Build Management - During this stage, the source code files are converted into standalone software components. Basically, the idea of the application turns into an actual application during build management. Application is built, tested, and deployed during this stage and testers commence drafting the test cases and test scripts for further testing of the application.
Software Configuration Management - Abbreviated as SCM, is a stage when the deployment team works on the systematic organization and management of the project. They also control the changes that are made in the documents, codes, and other entities during the ADLM.
Operation and Maintenance Management - During this stage, basically the whole application is monitored and bugs are identified as well as resolved. Through this, you are able to plan and prioritize the next update on the project.
Test Management - This stage is also known as the testing stage. The testers verify that the application is properly complying with the requirements stated during the initial processes.
User Experience - This can be said as the longest stage in the whole ALM procedure. In this stage, the major participation of testers and developers is not required. Instead, the participation of users is highly important. They basically check out the whole application and share their feedback. After that, the final application is launched or delivered.