Description: The Application Lifecycle in YARN refers to the various stages that an application goes through from submission to completion. This lifecycle is fundamental for efficient resource management in a computing cluster, allowing multiple applications to run concurrently and optimizing the use of available resources. The stages of the lifecycle include resource request, container allocation, task execution, and application completion. During the request phase, the client submits the application to the ResourceManager, which is responsible for managing the cluster’s resources. Subsequently, containers are allocated to the application, where tasks are executed. Monitoring the application’s status is crucial, as it allows administrators and users to track progress and troubleshoot issues in real-time. Finally, once all tasks are completed, the application is considered finished, and the allocated resources are released. This lifecycle not only ensures that applications run in an orderly manner but also allows for better planning and resource management, which is essential in big data environments where efficiency is key.