What is canary testing in SAP BC-CP-CF - Cloud Foundry?

SAP Term: canary testing

• Component: BC-CP-CF

• Component Name: Cloud Foundry

• Description: A pattern for rolling out releases to a subset of end-users or servers. The goal is to first make sure code changes work in a real world environment and then roll out the changes to the rest of the users and servers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Canary testing is a type of software testing that involves releasing a new version of a software application to a limited number of users before releasing it to the general public. This allows developers to test the new version and identify any potential issues before it is released to the public. The term “canary” comes from the practice of miners using canaries in coal mines to detect dangerous gases. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, canary testing is used in the BC-CP-CF Cloud Foundry component. This component allows developers to deploy and manage applications on the cloud. Canary testing can be used to test new versions of applications before they are released to the public. This helps ensure that any potential issues are identified and addressed before the application is released. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using canary testing, it is important to ensure that the test environment is as close as possible to the production environment. This will help ensure that any issues identified during testing are representative of what will be encountered in production. Additionally, it is important to monitor the performance of the application during testing and ensure that any changes made do not negatively impact performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Canary testing is just one type of software testing that can be used in SAP. Other types of software testing include unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing. Additionally, there are various tools available for automating software tests, such as Selenium and Appium.