Mastering Automation: Our Toolchain for Software Excellence

1
Mastering Automation Our Toolchain for Software
Excellence
Automation is the cornerstone of modern software
development, driving efficiency, quality,
and speed to market. At Fleek IT Solutions, weve
harnessed the power of automation to create
robust and scalable solutions. Our team of
experts has mastered a variety of tools and
platforms to deliver exceptional automation
services tailored to your specific needs. In
this blog, well delve into our automation
capabilities, showcasing our proficiency in
Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, Azure DevOps, and
GitHub CI/CD. Discover how we combine these
technologies to accelerate your software
development lifecycle and achieve unparalleled
results. Lets explore how our automation
expertise can elevate your software development
process.
Cypress with Jenkins CI/CD A Robust Automation
Framework
2
Our Cypress and Jenkins-powered automation suite
forms the backbone of our testing
strategy, ensuring product quality and
accelerating delivery. Weve meticulously crafted
a comprehensive framework encompassing
End-to-End (E2E) Testing
UI Automation Leveraging Cypress for its speed,
reliability, and developer-friendly approach, we
execute a robust suite of 1200 UI E2E regression
tests and 75 smoke tests per product. API
Automation Employing Mocha and Chai for their
flexibility, we validate API endpoints with over
600 API E2E regression tests, ensuring seamless
backend functionality.
Performance Testing
To guarantee optimal system performance, we
utilize Jmeter and Redline13 for load and
stress testing, complemented by AWS services for
cloud-based execution and analysis.
Test Coverage
3
Our automation suite encompasses a wide range of
test types, including smoke, regression,
and performance tests, providing comprehensive
coverage of our products.
E?cient Execution and Reporting
Scheduling Nightly cron jobs maintain continuous
test execution, while on-demand runs cater to
specific testing needs. Reporting Detailed HTML
reports, complete with screenshots and console
logs, offer in-depth test results. Notifications
Timely email and Slack notifications keep
stakeholders informed about test outcomes.
Jenkins CI/CD Integration
By seamlessly integrating Cypress and our test
suites into the Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, we
achieve Automated Test Execution Tests are
triggered upon code changes, ensuring early
defect detection. Faster Feedback Loops Rapid
test execution and reporting accelerate
development cycles. Improved Collaboration
Centralized test results and reporting facilitate
efficient teamwork.
With an average execution time of 30 minutes for
smoke tests, 10 minutes for API tests, and 8
hours for UI regression tests, our Cypress and
Jenkins-based automation framework delivers
exceptional efficiency and reliability. This
robust combination empowers us to deliver
high-quality software products with confidence.
Selenium with Java and Jenkins A Versatile
Automation Platform
4
Our Selenium, Java, and Jenkins-based automation
framework provides a robust foundation
for testing our diverse suite of applications,
including web, mobile, and APIs.
Comprehensive Test Automation
UI Automation Leveraging Selenium WebDriver and
Appium, we execute a wide range of UI tests
across web and mobile platforms. API Automation
Utilizing Rest Assured and Newman, we ensure
seamless API functionality through comprehensive
test coverage. Performance Testing Jmeter is
employed to assess system performance under
varying loads.
Uni?ed Automation Framework
Our framework accommodates multiple applications,
including Mobile App Web Admin Panel Impact
Hub Web Application CMS Web Application
This unified approach promotes code reusability
and efficiency.
5
Effective Test Coverage
To guarantee product quality, we execute Smoke
tests to verify core functionalities. Regression
tests to identify defects introduced by code
changes.
E?cient Execution and Reporting
Scheduling Nightly cron jobs maintain continuous
test execution, complemented by on-demand runs
for specific testing needs. Reporting Allure
provides detailed test reports with screenshots
and console logs for in-depth analysis. Notificat
ions Email notifications keep stakeholders
informed about test outcomes.
Jenkins CI/CD Integration
By integrating our Selenium tests into the
Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, we achieve Automated
test execution triggered by code changes. Faster
feedback loops through rapid test execution and
reporting. Improved collaboration with
centralized test results.
This powerful combination of Selenium, Java,
Jenkins, and other tools empowers us to
deliver high-quality software products
efficiently and reliably.
Playwright, TypeScript, and GitLab CI/CD A
Modern Automation Stack
6
Our automation framework leverages Playwrights
robust capabilities combined with TypeScripts
strong typing and GitLab CI/CDs efficient
orchestration to deliver reliable and scalable
test automation.
Test Framework Architecture
Weve adopted a structured approach using the
Page Object Model (POM) to enhance
test readability, maintainability, and
reusability. To manage test environments and data
effectively, we utilize .env files and
userData.json. Additionally, ESLint ensures code
quality and adherence to coding standards.
Core Components
wrapper.ts Encapsulates common web element
interactions for improved code
organization. assert.ts Provides reusable
assertion functions for concise test logic.
commonConstants.ts Stores unchanging values for
easy reference and consistency.
playwright.config.ts Configures Playwright
settings, including browsers, test environments,
and timeouts.
GitLab CI/CD Integration
Our GitLab CI/CD pipeline is defined in
.gitlab-ci.yml, orchestrating the following steps
7
Code checkout Dependencies installation Test
execution Test report generation Artifact upload
to AWS S3
Test Execution and Reporting
The framework executes over 450 tests using 2
GitLab CI/CD workers, generating HTML
reports that are uploaded to AWS S3 for easy
access and analysis. Tests complete in
approximately 40 minutes, ensuring efficient
feedback loops. This powerful combination of
Playwright, TypeScript, and GitLab CI/CD enables
us to deliver high-quality software through
rigorous and automated testing.
Automation with Azure DevOps CI/CD A
Comprehensive Approach
8
Our automation framework, built on a foundation
of Selenium, Python/Pytest, and Cypress,
delivers robust testing capabilities for our web
and desktop applications (CAS, Assay Analyzer,
Prime Seq). By leveraging Azure DevOps, weve
streamlined our CI/CD pipeline, enhancing
efficiency and collaboration.
Core Components and Processes
Test Automation Selenium and Python/Pytest form
the core of our web application testing, while
Cypress is employed for specific testing
needs. CI/CD Pipeline Azure DevOps orchestrates
the build, test, and deployment process,
ensuring continuous integration and
delivery. Reporting Allure generates detailed
and visually appealing test reports, providing
valuable insights into test execution. Environmen
t Management WSL and Docker contribute to a
consistent test environment, improving test
reliability.
Test Coverage and E?ciency
9
With a comprehensive test suite of 1052 test
points, we achieve high test coverage. Azure
DevOps handles automated test execution and
report generation, streamlining the testing
process. Tests complete in approximately 38
minutes, ensuring rapid feedback loops.
Key Bene?ts
Improved Efficiency Automated test execution and
reporting accelerate development
cycles. Enhanced Quality Comprehensive test
coverage identifies defects early in the
development process. Better Collaboration Azure
DevOps fosters collaboration among teams through
shared test results and artifacts. Consistent
Environment WSL and Docker create a reliable
test environment, reducing test flakiness.
By combining these technologies and processes,
weve established a robust automation
framework that significantly contributes to the
overall quality and efficiency of our software
development lifecycle.
Cypress Automation and GitHub CI/CD A Powerful
Combination
10
Our Cypress-based automation framework, coupled
with GitHub CI/CD, delivers efficient and
reliable end-to-end testing for our web
application.
Framework Structure and Features
Page Object Model (POM) Enhances test
maintainability by separating UI interactions
from test logic. Mocha and Node.js Provide a
robust testing structure and facilitate code
reusability. Custom Commands Promote code
cleanliness and efficiency by encapsulating
common actions. Real Events Simulation Ensures
comprehensive test coverage by simulating user
interactions accurately. Custom Browsers Offers
flexibility in test execution environments.
Test Coverage and Execution
High-Value Business Critical Cases 54 critical
tests executed daily to safeguard core
functionalities. Regression Tests 200 regression
cases run weekly to prevent regressions. Efficient
Execution High-value cases complete in
approximately 10 minutes, while regression tests
take around 30 minutes.
11
GitHub CI/CD Integration
Seamless Integration GitHub Workflows automate
test execution based on code changes or
schedules. Continuous Verification Ensures code
quality and prevents defects from reaching
production.
This powerful combination of Cypress and GitHub
CI/CD enables us to maintain high-quality software
through rigorous and automated
testing. Throughout this blog, weve showcased
our diverse automation capabilities, highlighting
our proficiency in various toolchains and CI/CD
platforms. From the robust combination of Cypress
and Jenkins to the dynamic trio of Playwright,
TypeScript, and GitLab CI/CD, our expertise spans
a wide range of technologies to address your
specific automation needs. Whether you require
comprehensive test coverage for web and mobile
applications, efficient CI/CD pipelines, or
in-depth performance analysis, our automation
solutions deliver exceptional results. By
leveraging these powerful tools and
methodologies, we accelerate software
development, enhance product quality, and reduce
time-to-market. We are committed to staying at
the forefront of automation technology,
continuously expanding our capabilities to meet
the evolving demands of the software
industry. Ready to elevate your software
development process? Contact us today to discuss
your automation requirements and explore how our
expertise can benefit your organization.