Build Breaker | Glossary

 

Definition

An inadvertent mistake by a software developer that sometimes stops the build process, or causes unacceptable warnings , and/ or failures in the automated test environments,  is known as a ‘Build Breaker’. The onus on the developer then, is to get the build to normal as soon as possible.

Further Reading

  • For more on Application Lifestyle Management, read here and  here.

Application Lifestyle Management | Glossary

 

Definition

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) covers the complete life-cycle of the software development. From the conception of the idea, to the development, to testing, deployment, support and ultimately, retirement of systems. It’s an umbrella terms that consists of multiple disciplines like project managements, requirements, development testing, customer support, IT service delivery and finally: quality assurance.

 

Further Reading

  • “Professional Application Lifecycle Management with visual studio 2013(WROX)” (book), by Martin Hinshelwood.
  • For more on Application Lifestyle Management, read here and  here.