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Revolutionizing QA Testing: Reducing Regression Time by 80% Through Advanced Automation

Transforming Software Quality Assurance for Faster and More Reliable Releases

Faster Testing: Regression testing time cut from 8 hours to 1.5 hours.
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Cost Savings: Optimized testing reduced AWS costs by 80%
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Fewer Incidents: Post-deployment issues dropped by 30%.
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Company Overview

A leading software development firm partnered with Applied AI Consulting to enhance the quality assurance of their web application. The project involved comprehensive performance testing to evaluate the solution’s ability to handle large data sets and assess the API’s performance under high user loads.

The application integrates with platforms like LinkedIn to provide users with detailed, up-to-date information about companies and individuals.
Key features of the application include:

Data Retrieval: Fetches comprehensive data on employees, branches, and companies from LinkedIn.

Search Functionality: Enables users to search for companies or employees, delivering relevant data quickly.

Credit System: Users spend credits to unlock specific information such as contact details.

Team Management: Managers can oversee credits, control team access, and share data among team members.

Bulk Updates: The application performs regular data updates, typically monthly, to reflect changes such as employee shifts or new company branches.

Admin Portal: An internal tool used by the product owners to manage credits and access control, ensuring smooth operations.

Application’s robust features and Applied AI Consulting’s performance testing helped ensure the platform could efficiently scale, delivering accurate, timely data under heavy user demands.

Issue

Manual to Automated Testing: Transitioning from manual to automated testing reduced regression time from 8 hours to 1.5 hourssaving 6.5 hours per run, improving speed and reliability in the QA process.

Testing Environment Issues:
Local testing environments were unreliable and lacked visibility, prompting a shift to centralized, accessible systems for better test management.

Random Test Failures: Random failures occurred due to shared resources during parallel testing, resolved by using separate test environments and accounts.

Performance Testing:
Automated stress tests (25-50 users over 12-24 hours) ensured application stability under load, integrated into the release pipeline for continuous performance assurance.

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Actions Taken

Automated Testing with Selenium and Cucumber​

The team automated over 320 test cases using a Selenium Java Cucumber framework, reducing testing time and eliminating human error. The suite runs independently, improving efficiency.

Jenkins & GitHub Integration

The automation suite was integrated with Jenkins for continuous testing and GitHub for version control, allowing tests to be scheduled and results to be shared, boosting collaboration.

Performance Testing & Failure Resolution

JMeter simulated 50 concurrent users to ensure stability under load, while private accounts and dedicated environments resolved random test failures caused by concurrent testing conflicts.

Solution

Reduced Regression Test Time

Shortened Sprints: Faster testing enables quicker completion of sprints, allowing for rapid feature iterations. Quicker Go-to-Market Timelines: Accelerated testing facilitates faster transitions from development to production, helping the organization launch new features ahead of competitors.

Improved Testing Reliability

Enhancements led to fewer random test failures, creating a more reliable and stable testing environment.

Business Value of the Outcome

Cost Reduction: The reduced testing time significantly lowered AWS usage costs, achieving around 80% savings in overall expenses. Faster Delivery Cycles: Streamlined processes enabled quicker transitions from staging to production, enhancing responsiveness to market demand

Value Stream

Automated Testing Improvement: The effectiveness of the automated testing framework was enhanced, yielding more accurate and timely results. Faster Decision-Making: The improved testing process provided quicker insights into application readiness, allowing clients to make informed decisions promptly and facilitating faster go-to-market strategies.

Flowchart
This diagram illustrates the integration of CI/CD pipelines for code development and testing, alongside an automated test framework using BDD practices, Jenkins for execution, and TestRail for tracking

Impact

Increased Efficiency

Automation and parallel processing significantly reduced manual overhead, leading to a 50% increase in testing throughput. Regression testing time dropped from over 8 hours to just 1 hour and 30 minutes, yielding substantial cost savings for the client.

Enhanced Application Stability

Continuous performance testing has built confidence in the application’s reliability during real-world usage. This proactive approach has led to a 30% reduction in post-deployment incidents, minimizing critical failures and improving overall application performance for users.

Improved Client Satisfaction

Faster testing cycles deliver accurate results, enhancing client trust and satisfaction. With quicker insights, clients can make informed decisions more rapidly, improving their overall experience and fostering stronger relationships with the testing team.

Customer Testimonials

Collaborating with Applied AI Consulting has revolutionized our QA processes for our application. By implementing an automated testing framework with Selenium, Java, and Cucumber, we reduced our regression testing time from over eight hours to just 1 hour and 30 minutes—an 80% reduction. This efficiency has allowed us to shorten sprints and launch new features faster than ever, giving us a competitive edge. The integration with Jenkins for continuous testing has also enhanced reliability, decreasing random test failures significantly. Moreover, we've achieved approximately 80% savings in AWS costs and a 30% drop in post-deployment incidents, greatly improving our client satisfaction. Thanks to Applied AI Consulting, we’re now better positioned for sustainable growth and success

Head of Engineer

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