Utilizing Multiple Testing Environments in a DevOps Setting

This article discusses the importance of utilizing multiple testing environments in a DevOps setting for reliable and faster testing, leading to high-quality products. It outlines different types of environments such as development, testing/QA, staging, and production environments, each playing a crucial role in the software development cycle. The benefits of having more than one test environment include parallel development on different features, balancing feature development with short-term bug fixes, and dependence on backend services. The number of testing environments needed per project depends on factors such as projects interacting with multiple services, supporting critical customer-facing applications, and balancing cost and agility. Strategies for managing multiple testing environments include planning and organization, version control and access management, automation and monitoring, resource utilization, team management, and utilizing dedicated environment management tools. The article concludes by recommending cloud-based testing tools like LambdaTest to streamline the process of setting up and maintaining test environments.