Neuvid

Neuvid is an open-source, extensible service virtualization platform developed by Heroku. The platform emulates network connections and services in a cloud environment, allowing developers to isolate and test their applications. The primary goal of Neuvid is to provide a controlled and reliable environment for testing, staging, and deployment of applications.

Neuvid achieves this by simulating network connections, APIs, and other services that are usually available in a cloud environment. This simulation enables developers to focus on testing their application without being dependent on external services. The platform supports extensibility through APIs and plugins, allowing users to integrate custom services and adapt Neuvid to their specific needs.

Neuvid was developed to address the challenges associated with developing and testing cloud-native applications. When building and deploying applications to the cloud, developers encounter uncertainty related to network dependencies and service availability. By providing a controlled environment, Neuvid reduces the complexity and uncertainty associated with testing cloud-native applications.

Neuvid is available for deployment in a user's own data center or in the cloud, using service providers such as AWS. An official documentation and API guide is available for users who wish to extend or customize the platform. There is also a community-driven list of third-party plugins available, which enhances the adaptability of Neuvid.

Overall, Neuvid is an open-source platform that allows developers to simulate and test cloud services in a controlled environment, minimizing the risks and complexity associated with cloud application deployment.