Networked Testing
An important conceptual chapter of Testlio’s journey.
In April 2020, Testlio introduced the concept of networked testing. Previously, we described ourselves as a “managed app testing” company. Networked testing served to broaden the sense of what we do. It also articulated our unique philosophy and approach. It worked well – but had problems.
Positively, networked testing conveyed our use of the Testlio freelance network. It signaled how software testing performs best when it uses integrated systems. It conveyed our use of collaborative networks of people, working in highly orchestrated teams, solving some of the world’s toughest testing problems.
At the same time, networked testing sometimes confused people. Even as we gently stressed the “-ed,” some people read and heard “network testing.” Even Google would often want to display results for “the testing of networks.” (Note: while we consider network conditions when conducting performance testing, we primarily test the software that runs on networks rather than the networks themselves).
So, after a couple of years we became ready to retire networked testing. We yearned for something still uniquely ours. Something intriguing. Something without baggage. Something we could claim via search and other marketing techniques.
After much consideration and debate, we’re excited to share that as of early 2023 we will focus our company messaging and emphasis on “fused software testing.” Networked testing will be deprecated over time, even while we fondly wish it appreciation for the role it played in our company journey.
Fused software testing is an idea that we introduced in early 2022. Originally, it focused on the combination and integration of manual and automated testing techniques.
But as we’ve gained confidence and wisdom, we’ve realized that fused testing is a much bigger idea. It incorporates a broad collection of best practices, across types of testing, meant to drive tangible business outcomes.
Intrigued? We hope so. Please visit our fused software testing page to learn more.
And to everyone who helped bring networked testing to the foreground of Testlio— thank you. It’s been a good ride.
