<p>Testnet code has been modified to lessen the impact of fluctuations of hashing power mining against testnet:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/686" rel="nofollow">http://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/686</a></li>
</ul>

<p>If you wish to test against your own testnet, or think you might interfere with others needlessly, then <a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/testnet-in-a-box/" rel="nofollow">Testnet-In-A-Box</a> is for you.</p>

<p>Now this doesn't mean you shouldn't use Testnet -- especially if you find something you think might be disruptive to bitcoin.  Feel free to verify your suspicions on Testnet even if it slams it hard.  That's why it exists.</p>

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As far as communications, the #bitcoin-dev IRC channel (Freenode) is where a lot of development banter occurs.
Stephen Gornick
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<p>I'm testing a C# port of the client on the Test network and need to test for a variety of conditions.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Should I communicate to others regarding my actions on the network?  If so, what method of communication should I use?</p></li>
<li><p>Is there any expected behavior I should / should not do on the Test network such as mine with FPGA or ASIC?</p></li>
<li><p>Suppose I want to co-operatively test the resilience and response to invalid blocks and network attacks, should I do it on the test network?  Where would I coordinate this?</p></li>
</ul>

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I'm developing on the Test network. Are there any "rules" or communication methods I should adopt?
makerofthings7
# I'm developing on the Test network. Are there any "rules" or communication methods I should adopt?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-12-17)

I'm testing a C# port of the client on the Test network and need to test for a variety of conditions.

* Should I communicate to others regarding my actions on the network? If so, what method of communication should I use?
* Is there any expected behavior I should / should not do on the Test network such as mine with FPGA or ASIC?
* Suppose I want to co-operatively test the resilience and response to invalid blocks and network attacks, should I do it on the test network? Where would I coordinate this?

**Tags:** protocol, attack, testnet, testing, c#


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2012-12-18. Score: 4

Testnet code has been modified to lessen the impact of fluctuations of hashing power mining against testnet:

* <http://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/686>

If you wish to test against your own testnet, or think you might interfere with others needlessly, then [Testnet-In-A-Box](http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/testnet-in-a-box/) is for you.

Now this doesn't mean you shouldn't use Testnet -- especially if you find something you think might be disruptive to bitcoin. Feel free to verify your suspicions on Testnet even if it slams it hard. That's why it exists.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: As far as communications, the #bitcoin-dev IRC channel (Freenode) is where a lot of development banter occurs.  

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