Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) refers to the process of managing and overseeing the complete lifecycle of a software application, from its initial conception and development through to its deployment, operation, maintenance, and eventual retirement. ALM encompasses a range of activities, processes, and tools that help organizations effectively manage their software applications and ensure their successful delivery.This stage involves gathering and analyzing the functional and non-functional requirements of the application, as well as understanding the needs of the stakeholders. the application design is created based on the requirements, followed by the actual development of the software. It includes coding, testing, and integration of various components.