Case Study: Fission Labs’ QA Automation Solution Revolutionizes HRMS Testing for a Global Talent Solutions Firm
Introduction
In the competitive landscape of talent solutions, our client company, a global leader in specialized talent solutions, faced various challenges in their testing processes. As a company connecting highly skilled job seekers with great companies, the client relied heavily on their HRMS platform to deliver exceptional services to their customers. To address their testing inefficiencies, the client sought the QA services expertise of Fission Labs. This case study outlines the challenges faced by the client and the innovative QA automation solution delivered by Fission Labs.
Client Challenges
The client company operated through three segments: temporary & consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting & internal audit services. Within their HRMS application, they encountered the following challenges:
- Provar Tool Code Quality and Maintenance: The recorded test scripts in the Provar tool suffered from code quality issues and were challenging to maintain, leading to frequent script failures and errors.
- Test Design and Maintenance Difficulties: The client struggled with designing and maintaining tests without relying on recording, making it hard to keep up with evolving test scenarios.
- Framework Adaptation: They faced difficulties in adapting their testing efforts to an appropriate framework structure within the Provar tool, resulting in fragmented and disorganized test suites.
- Lack of Easy Access to Test Scripts: The absence of an efficient test script access mechanism made it challenging for manual testing teams to execute the tests promptly.
Solution Delivered
Fission Labs collaborated closely with the client to understand their pain points and requirements. Leveraging their expertise and experience, Fission Labs devised a comprehensive QA automation solution to address these challenges effectively.
R&D on Provar Tool and Framework Implementation
The Fission Labs team performed thorough research and development on the Provar tool, exploring its capabilities and limitations based on the available documentation. This allowed them to gain in-depth insights into the tool’s potential and limitations.
Subsequently, the team implemented a robust QA automation framework that enabled test designing and maintenance without relying on recording. This strategic shift streamlined the test development process and improved the overall code quality.
Integration with Jenkins for Easy Access
To enhance accessibility and streamline the test execution process, Fission Labs integrated Provar with Jenkins, a popular automation server. This integration empowered end-users with effortless access to test scripts and the ability to execute them whenever required. The implementation of user-friendly Jenkins pipelines specifically catered to the needs of manual testing teams, further facilitating seamless collaboration and execution.
Customization and Master-Agent Node Structure
Fission Labs went the extra mile to meet the client’s unique requirements by building custom Business-Driven Development (BDD) reports. These custom reports aligned perfectly with the client’s expectations and reporting needs, providing a comprehensive overview of test results.
To reduce regression test execution time, the team implemented a master-agent node structure, optimizing test distribution and resource utilization. This enhancement significantly accelerated the regression testing process, enabling faster product releases.
Extending Provar’s Capabilities with Custom APIs
Understanding that the Provar tool had some limitations, the Fission Labs team designed and implemented custom APIs to supplement Provar’s default APIs. This customization extended the tool’s capabilities, enabling seamless integration with other components of the HRMS platform.
Extensive Script Implementation
Fission Labs diligently automated scripts for approximately 20 components of the client’s HRMS platform. The comprehensive script implementation ensured that various critical functionalities were thoroughly tested, reducing the chances of defects in the application.
Business Benefits Rendered
Fission Labs’ QA automation solution brought about significant improvements to the client’s HRMS testing process, delivering the following business benefits:
- Efficient Regression Testing: With automation implemented for around 30 components within the HRMS application, regression testing became significantly faster, enabling the client to release products more swiftly and reliably.
- Enhanced Test Quality: The automation solution’s custom framework and BDD reports led to improved test design and execution, resulting in higher test accuracy and better identification of defects.
- Increased Productivity: By eliminating the reliance on recording and providing easy access to test scripts through Jenkins, the manual testing teams experienced increased productivity and collaboration.
- Optimized Resource Utilization: The master-agent node structure optimized test distribution, ensuring better resource utilization during regression testing and reducing testing time.
- Tailored Automation Solution: The custom APIs developed by Fission Labs extended the capabilities of the Provar tool, tailoring the automation solution to the client’s specific requirements.
Conclusion
Fission Labs’ innovative and comprehensive QA automation solution revolutionized the HRMS testing process for the global talent solutions firm. By overcoming challenges and implementing an efficient automation framework, the client achieved faster regression testing, improved test quality, and enhanced team productivity. The successful collaboration between the client and Fission Labs has set a benchmark for future testing endeavors, propelling the client company’s position as a leading specialized talent solutions firm in the market.
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