Leverage the diversity of Production while mitigating risks to end users
Testing in ProductionRobust Strategy. Before testers try out new methods that may expose software to many risks, the companies are asking themselves a big question: to test or not to test in production?
As companies move to implement development processes such as DevOps or Continuous Integration and Delivery, testing in production can become an important piece of the equation.
To put it simply, testing in production (TiP) means performing various types of software tests in a production environment where it is live and accessible to the end user.
It’s rare to find a test environment that completely replicates a production environment, so the scale is not the same and won’t put your software through the same variables that affect performance as “real life.” So, as with most processes in software development, experts in the field suggest considering the risks, the rewards and best practices before you test in production.
Robust strategy ensuring quality with minimal service interruptions
What’s the point of TiP?
Despite the risks, there are several benefits, which is why you should consider testing in production. One major benefit is that testing in production allows you to see how your application works in the live environment in which it runs.
Expertise in five test areas which uniquely impact production environments
How to Approach the Risks
Among The Risks Are
- Exposing potential vulnerabilities to the public
- Loss of data
- Poor user experience that damages the reputation of the organization
- Relying on users to report defects and vulnerabilities. Many will simply leave the app and not use it again, rather than filing a bug report with the organization