Our client, a dynamic Online Marketing Agency, faced significant challenges with their software testing team, leading to inefficiencies and gaps in critical test coverage.
CHALLENGES
The agency experienced several issues, including misalignment between testing and development teams, which contributed to insufficient test coverage and a limited understanding of software risks. Additionally, a lack of knowledge in test process automation further exacerbated these problems.
OUR APPROACH
To address these challenges, we conducted an informal TMMI (Test Maturity Model Integration) assessment to identify key weaknesses in the testing process and team skills. We proposed targeted improvements to enhance test coverage and team competencies, and recommended strategies and tools for effective test automation.
RESULTS
Our approach yielded clear priorities for improving the testing process, specific training and skill development recommendations, and strategic proposals for implementing test automation.
CONCLUSION
Although budget constraints delayed immediate implementation, our comprehensive assessment provided the agency with a clear roadmap for future improvements. This roadmap ensures better alignment, increased efficiency, and enhanced risk management in their software projects.
In April 2024, we began an exciting journey with a dynamic provider of Multi-channel Sales Engagement tools, aiming to integrate automation into their existing testing procedures. Despite initial uncertainties about the best areas for automation and the desired test coverage, we worked closely with the client to clarify their needs and objectives.
ASSESSMENT & PROPOSAL
Through extensive weekly meetings and detailed analysis, we determined that API test automation would provide the greatest benefit. We developed a robust testing process, transitioning from consultants to mentors, guiding the client every step of the way.
IMPLEMENTATION
Our team meticulously crafted and executed automation scripts tailored to the client's API services. This proactive approach addressed immediate testing needs and established a solid foundation for seamless automation integration.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Deploying automated API testing scripts allowed the client to achieve their targeted test coverage for API services. All project objectives were successfully met, marking a significant milestone in enhancing their testing efficiency and reliability.
CONTINUED COLLABORATION
Our collaboration continues to thrive, characterized by ongoing support and alignment with the client's evolving needs. Our consultative approach ensures continuous optimization and refinement of their automated testing framework, helping them maintain their competitive edge in the market.
CONCLUSION
The successful implementation of API test automation has streamlined the client's testing processes and reinforced their commitment to innovation and efficiency. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to exploring further automation opportunities and driving continuous improvement in their testing methodologies.
For a leading e-commerce platform renowned for its extensive product range and high traffic volumes, we implemented a comprehensive test automation framework. This platform required a robust solution to ensure the reliability and performance of its complex web applications.
TECHNOLOGIES
We used a range of technologies, including Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Gherkin, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins for CI/CD, Git for version control, Browserstack/Lambda Test for cross-browser testing, Applitools for visual regression testing, and Testrail and Report Portal for test management and reporting.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Our approach included nightly runs and in-sprint automation, where automated tests were executed both nightly and within sprints to provide immediate feedback. This was complemented by staging sanity runs and PR automation, which ensured thorough testing on staging and sandbox environments. To maintain the framework's effectiveness and relevance, we implemented continuous improvements and knowledge sharing, with regular updates and sessions that kept the framework cutting-edge.
RESULTS
Our comprehensive test automation framework led to increased test coverage, which significantly reduced undetected defects. This improvement facilitated a faster feedback loop, allowing for quicker issue resolution through rapid automated test feedback. Overall, these advancements resulted in improved quality and efficiency, with enhanced software quality, reduced manual effort, and expedited deployments.
Our client, a leader in market research and data analytics, needed a boost in their testing processes to speed up software delivery. They came to us for a tailored automation solution to streamline operations.
SOLUTION
We rolled out an automation framework that improved testing efficiency and reliability, seamlessly integrating with their CI/CD pipeline. By bringing their internal QA resources into the framework and offering specialized training sessions, we empowered their team with top-notch automation skills. We chose Java for their automation needs and equipped them with a robust toolkit: Selenium WebDriver, Serenity, Cucumber, and JUnit.
OUTCOME
A game-changing improvement in testing processes. This led to higher productivity, faster time-to-market, and greater business success. With our collaboration and cutting-edge tech, we helped our client fully harness the power of automation, setting them up for ongoing growth and a competitive edge in the market.
The Client was releasing a new secure storage product and needed to ensure it was hardened sufficiently to prevent malicious hackers from accessing stored secrets and manipulating other users' data
TECHNOLOGIES
We employed a range of advanced technologies to enhance our testing framework. Burp Suite and OWASP Zap were utilized for robust security testing, while SQLMap helped in identifying and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities. AWS provided scalable cloud infrastructure for deployment and testing, and custom Python scripts were developed to automate specific tasks and extend functionality.
SOLUTION
A comprehensive penetration test was conducted using both automated tools and manual techniques. During the penetration test, our security expert identified more than 20 vulnerabilities in various modules of the application. Remediation steps proposed by our penetration tester were applied, and all critical issues were resolved before the software's release. This led to higher confidence in the product and easier certification.
