stormtested

Storm Tested is a term used to describe the idea of software being thoroughly tested and validated through real-world usage, often in extreme or high-pressure conditions. The concept is inspired by the military's process of "field testing" equipment, where it is taken from a controlled environment and used in real-world situations to identify and address potential flaws.

The term gained popularity in the context of software development, particularly in the field of open-source and free software. It was first used by the makers of Linux, who claimed that their operating system was "storm tested" and ready for production use. The idea is that, through widespread adoption and real-world testing, Linux was able to overcome initial bugs and improve its stability and performance.

Storm Tested has since become a marketing term used by some software companies to describe products that have been thoroughly tested in real-world environments. The idea is that, much like a device being tested in the field, the software has been pushed to its limits and has come out stronger and more reliable as a result.

The concept of storm testing is closely related to the idea of user adoption and community-driven testing. By putting software into the hands of real users, developers can identify and fix issues that may not have been apparent in a controlled testing environment. This approach has been effective in developing robust and reliable software products, and has been adopted by many open-source and commercial software companies.