Exploring Testing Environments in Software Development

The Test Lead
3 min readOct 23, 2023

Testing is a critical phase in the world of software development. It’s like making sure a car runs smoothly before taking it on a long journey. To do this effectively, we need to consider two important aspects: testing environments and the different platforms, operating systems, machines, and devices on which the software will run. Let’s dive deeper into these concepts.

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Understanding Testing Environments

A testing environment is like a special place where we carefully examine the software. It’s made up of various parts, like the hardware (physical machines), software (programs and applications), and network settings (how devices communicate). Here are the different types of testing environments:

Development Environment: This is where the software is born. Think of it as the workshop where creators build and experiment with it. It’s usually set up on the creator’s own computer. They use this space to create, run, and test the software.

Testing Environment: Once the creators finish their work, it’s time for a team of dedicated testers to step in. They’re like the quality control experts…

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