How Automated Testing Can Accelerate Software Release Cycles

Our client, the world’s largest publisher of children’s books, provides educational materials and engaging content to young learners globally. Their Salesforce Commerce Cloud e-commerce platform faced QA challenges that impacted software releases and market performance.

Friction Points

  • Delayed Releases: Manual testing processes caused significant bottlenecks, delaying software updates and leading to revenue losses.
  • Defect Leakage: Limited testing coverage allowed bugs to reach production, impacting user experience and trust.

Solution

  • Automation Framework Implementation: A robust testing framework was introduced to ensure consistent testing across browsers and devices, minimizing human error.
  • Extensive Test Automation: The team automated approximately 70% of test cases, including UI and API testing for seamless front-end and back-end integration.
  • Comprehensive Testing Suite: Delivered a full suite covering unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, ensuring thorough validation.
  • Support for Product Releases: Designed specialized test suites for both minor and major product updates, enabling faster go-to-market times.
  • API Testing with Mocks: Used JUnit to mock third-party services, streamlining testing in a controlled environment.

Impact

  • 70% Automated Test Cases: Achieved extensive front-end and API test coverage.
  • 60% Faster Release Cycles: Reduced regression cycles for quicker product launches.
  • 25% Cost Reduction: Lowered testing expenses by implementing automation.

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