How are environments described in terms of the development life cycle?

Environments are defined as logical deployment containers reflecting the various phases of the development life cycle. In the context of application development and integration platforms like Boomi, environments serve as distinct stages where different activities occur, such as development, testing, and production. Each environment is typically configured to meet specific needs and workflows, ensuring that developers can test their integrations in a controlled setting before deploying changes to the live system.

For example, a development environment allows for ongoing coding and configuration work, while a testing environment enables quality assurance processes to identify issues before they reach production. This structured approach supports iterative development and helps teams manage the transition of changes across various phases effectively, promoting a more organized and reliable deployment strategy.