In an app development cycle, staging is the last phase of the deployment process before releasing to Production. Though developers also test the app before passing it to the testing team, it still needs to be tested thoroughly before it is sent into production.
- Creating a staging environment avoids bugs in production as solving bugs post-release is very time-consuming and costly, plus it affects credibility and hampers user experience.
- For example, testing gaming apps need to be highly accurate as it involves a larger-than-life experience for gaming enthusiasts. Disappointing them initially is always bad for business if you wish to push in-app purchases in the future.
It is essential to create an environment where all the production environment configurations should be matched in staging.