Introduction
In the fast-paced world of software development, testing is an essential step in ensuring that applications function as expected across various browsers and operating systems. However, finding and scaling physical and cloud infrastructure for testing can be a daunting task. That’s where TestGrid comes in – an on-demand platform created by a developer who needed to test apps at scale.
The Founding Story
Harry Rao, founder and CEO of TestGrid, has been building mobile apps and websites for companies since the early days of mobile app development. He faced the challenge of testing his applications across different devices and browsers, which was both time-consuming and expensive. "We knew that the solution to this problem was first automating the applications and then running it on different form factors," Rao said.
However, he soon realized that even automation required a team of developers and multiple tools to integrate end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) automation. This led him to create an in-house solution using AI-based low-code automation technology. As TestGrid grew, Rao’s team found that many infrastructure providers were too expensive, prompting them to bootstrap the company.
The TestGrid Platform
TestGrid is a comprehensive platform that offers a range of testing features under one umbrella, including:
- Cross-browser and mobile app testing: Ensure your application functions as expected across various browsers and operating systems.
- Performance testing: Monitor performance metrics like battery drainage, CPU usage, data usage, time for first byte, and transaction time to go to the next page.
- Integration testing: Verify that the UI and API are in sync.
- Security testing: Identify security vulnerabilities and ensure your application is secure.
The platform allows users to shift their entire testing infrastructure to the cloud, enabling team members worldwide to access test devices. Additionally, TestGrid’s scriptless automation environment makes it easy for developers to write and maintain tests without requiring extensive programming knowledge.
Case Studies
Rao shared two case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of TestGrid in real-world scenarios:
Case Study 1: Gas and Electric Company
A gas and electric company needed to optimize its software architecture to ensure their app functioned smoothly during wildfires in California. They used TestGrid’s cloud-based infrastructure to shift their testing environment, allowing team members worldwide to access test devices. By using TestGrid’s scriptless automation environment, they were able to move all Appium Java test cases into a scriptless environment, saving at least 40% of the testing cost.
Case Study 2: Large Clothing E-commerce Company
A large clothing e-commerce company experienced data logging errors, glitches, and slow loading pages on their app, affecting customer experience and sales. They used TestGrid’s in-sprint automation to test their entire app ecosystem, gaining real-time insights into performance metrics with device, network, and app logs.
Competition and Differentiation
TestGrid considers LambdaTest, BrowserStack, and Kobiton as competitors. However, Rao emphasizes that TestGrid differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive platform with a range of testing features under one umbrella. "We provide the only on-demand infrastructure for testing that includes all these features," he said.
Conclusion
TestGrid is revolutionizing app testing with its on-demand infrastructure and comprehensive platform. By providing a range of testing features, including cross-browser and mobile app testing, performance testing, integration testing, and security testing, TestGrid makes it easy for developers to ensure their applications function as expected across various browsers and operating systems.
As the software development landscape continues to evolve, companies like TestGrid will play a crucial role in ensuring that applications are tested thoroughly and efficiently. With its innovative approach and comprehensive platform, TestGrid is poised to become a leader in the app testing industry.
