The "dice
test" is process of querying for
job postings on dice.com related to a new/emerging technology, with the theory being that if there are a significant number of
job postings related to the new technology, it is a relevant/in demand technology worthy of learning and eventually integrating into new software projects. The "dice
test" is used by Information Technology and
Computer/Software Engineering Professionals to filter out the vast array of software packages/frameworks created that are never widely adopted, preventing the software developer from investing in a technology platform that will eventually die (due to a lack of community/support).