Compare DevZero vs. Squash Labs

We move all your development tools into a setting that mirrors the production environment, creating an experience akin to coding directly in production. You can invite your teammates to collaborate on the same project through pair programming, and easily share copies of your workspace with others. This enables you to present your work even to those outside of engineering. The coding environment is structured directly from the production build process, providing the safest way to simulate production coding scenarios. If your code runs smoothly in this environment, it is likely to function in the actual production setting as well. There’s no need to postpone testing until after your code undergoes review or branch merging; you can now conduct comprehensive end-to-end testing during the development phase itself. This full-stack environment supports all the microservices utilized in production, allowing for real-time validations. The inner loop becomes much more efficient since actual end-to-end testing can occur prior to code review, significantly shortening the deployment timeline and enhancing overall productivity. This seamless integration of testing and development ultimately leads to a more agile and responsive workflow.

On-demand testing environments tailored for web applications and microservices are now available, enabling quicker iterations and time savings through the use of temporary virtual machines corresponding to each code branch. By integrating with your GitHub, Bitbucket, or GitLab account, Squash allows you to seamlessly add new code to your repository and initiate a Pull Request. Upon doing so, Squash will automatically generate a comment that includes a testing URL, which, when accessed, triggers the launch of a dedicated virtual machine to deploy your new code. This feature lets you observe your modifications in real-time while testing your application in a secure setting. Often, teams find themselves spending excessive time managing their environments and addressing bugs that arise specifically from those environments. A single bug can create a chain reaction, consuming valuable time for QA teams, product managers, and developers alike. The impact of a single lost QA cycle caused by environment-specific problems can severely disrupt delivery schedules. Furthermore, the introduction of additional bugs is frequently exacerbated by insufficient automation, outdated libraries, data discrepancies, or limited server resources. Test environments typically incur costs around the clock, yet they are often utilized only 30-40% of the time, leading to inefficiencies that can be addressed with more effective management strategies. This disparity highlights the need for innovative solutions that maximize the value of testing resources while minimizing downtime.