Monkey Testing Vs. Gorilla Testing

Imagine you're building a new app. You want to make sure it works perfectly before everyone starts using it, right? Well, that's where testing comes in. Today, we're talking about two wild testing methods: Monkey Testing and Gorilla Testing.        

Monkey Testing

Picture a curious monkey playing with your phone. That's monkey testing in short. You basically act like a monkey, tapping, swiping, and typing anything that pops into your head. There's no plan, just trying to see if the app crashes or acts weird from unexpected actions. It's like poking and prodding the app to see if it breaks easily.

Why is Monkey Testing Helpful?

• Finds hidden bugs: Sometimes, even the best-written code can have bugs hiding in the shadows. Monkey testing throws random stuff at the app to see if any of it makes it crash or act strangely. This helps catch those hidden bugs before real users find them.
• Makes the app stronger: Just like exercise makes your muscles stronger, monkey testing helps make the app more stable. By stressing it with all sorts of crazy inputs, it can handle even the most unexpected things users might throw at it.

But Monkeys Can Be Messy...

Not always on target: Sometimes, the monkey misses the mark. All that random tapping might not hit the exact spot to trigger a specific bug. It can be like throwing pasta at a wall and hoping it sticks.

Enter the Mighty Gorilla!

Now, imagine a strong gorilla trying to break into your phone. Instead of messing with everything, it focuses on one specific part of the app, like the login screen. The gorilla then tries everything it can think of to break in, like entering wrong passwords or super long strings of characters. It's basically a brute force attack to see if that part of the app can withstand the pressure.

Why is Gorilla Testing So Important?

• Deep Dive: The gorilla goes all in on one feature, making sure it's super strong and can handle even the most determined attacker. This is especially important for the most crucial part of the product like logins and payments, where security is key.
• Stress Test: Just like athletes train for a big race, the gorilla puts the app under a lot of stress to see if it cracks. This helps identify any weaknesses that could cause problems when a lot of people are using the app at the same time.

But Gorillas Can Also Be Messy...

Tunnel vision: The gorilla is so focused on one thing, it might miss problems in other parts of the app. It's like only checking the front door for robbers, forgetting about the back windows!

In Conclusion

Monkey testing and Gorilla testing both might sound a little crazy, but they're valuable tools for making sure your app is awesome. By working together, they help find hidden problems and make the app strong enough to handle anything users (or curious monkeys and determined gorillas) throw at it!