Introduction:
In large-scale projects, maintaining traceability across requirements, test cases, and implementation is vital. Polarion ALM helps teams adhere to SDLC best practices with built-in workflows, templates, and reporting.
Why Polarion?
- Unified platform for Requirements, Development, and QA
- Traceability Matrix from Epics → Stories → Test Cases → Test Runs
- Audit trails for compliance-heavy environments
- Supports Agile, V-Model, and Hybrid SDLCs
My Role:
I’ve implemented and customized Polarion for telecom and enterprise projects, achieving:
- 100% traceability across the lifecycle
- Reduced test cycle time by 30%
- Customized reporting for stakeholders and ISO audits
Key Features Used:
- LiveDocs for requirement authoring
- Workflow automation for status transitions
- Cross-item linking and visualization
- Git integrations for DevOps traceability
Conclusion:
Polarion isn’t just a tool; it’s a methodology enabler. With the right implementation, you can drastically cut delivery friction while staying compliant and audit-ready.