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Benefits
Accelerate reliable development cycles.
Increase the positive flow velocity across the Software Development Life Cycle. Speed up code delivery with more confidence and minimise task rollbacks to fix simple and avoidable mistakes.
Enhance developer experience DX for better software quality.
Let developers focus on building the right thing in the right way as soon as possible. Better DX implies reducing time-consuming debugging and smoothing out quality impediments, as there will be more time to improve the quality of the development activities.
Minimise production issues.
With proactive quality measures, the organisation gets faster feedback loops and minimises technical business stoppers. The whole team can discover mistakes and errors as quickly as possible to prevent significant bugs in production.
Services
We scope our services to improve your organisation on the core test automation foundations.
Our specialisation is building customised integrated test frameworks that merge seamlessly within the SDLC. The first foundation in test automation is to build a tool with a satisfactory RoI, which means creating a solid and long-term maintainable testing framework. We have proven experience building custom tooling of all sizes and for all types of team topologies with a diverse range of technologies. Read more ...
Our second foundation for good test automation is good-quality test data. We have an extensive understanding of retrofitting test data from production and generating the correct test data to feed the tests, thus maximising the chances of catching actual "bugs". Each solution has specific needs and exceptions for the test data sets. Hence, finding or building the correct test data is difficult for most teams. Read more ...
Our third test automation foundation is to run and report faster with trusted feedback loops. The purpose of this foundation is to run the tests consistently as early as possible without interrupting the team and provide reliable and fast feedback loops. We have operated on many technologies and deployment systems building reliable test environments that are close to the needs of the actual solution in production. Read more ...
Words from our clients
" The implementation of the integrated Cypress framework into our platform yielded a multitude of positive effects, including a significant reduction in the time and effort required for testing due to its intuitive interface and robust automation capabilities, a marked improvement in the overall quality of the software through the early detection and resolution of bugs, and a boost in the team's confidence in the codebase thanks to the comprehensive test coverage and reliable results provided by the Cypress test results. "
Ignasi BERTRAN
CTO at Nsign.tv
" We used to develop within VMs, and setting up or updating a dev environment was time-consuming and wasted a lot of time. We migrated to a dockerised development environment, and with one command, we now have the dev environment ready to work. This change has saved us lots of time and ensured that we work in a consistent environment for all the developers and have a reliable dev environment close to the CI/CD and production environments. We have rebuilt a more reliable and flexible test automation framework and all the deployment pipelines with Github workflows. "
Jordi Massip
CTO at Playoff Informatica
" The TAA experts led the change to the new deployment system with GitHub Actions. Before, we depended on an on-prem machine with an outdated system that was impossible for us to update. With the feedback and guidance we received, we have improved a lot. We are also on top of the technologies and designs introduced so that we can maintain and enhance the new operations tech stack. With the QA best practices adapted to our needs, we have reviewed and addressed many frictions within the SDLC. Now, we have a much better and much less stressful release system. "
Rubèn Celada
CEO at Playoff Informatica
" After we completed the first QA assessment, we gained a clear roadmap of our current and desired quality levels. Then, we could work on critical QA activities, such as our documentation systems, pipeline QA tooling, virtualisation of test environments, Python testing best practices, and more. The TAA experts also guided us in implementing a Python-based CI/CD tool to simplify the complexity of our pipelines. As a result, our pipelines were much more stable and easier to maintain. I highly recommend TAA experts for any similar projects. "
Jordi Adell
Tech lead at Verbio.com
" The TAA engineers did an outstanding job setting up the entire team, procedures, and applications for QA testing at nsign.tv. Before their involvement, we had no established processes in place, and the TAA's expertise was instrumental in helping us build everything from the ground up. Their guidance and leadership ensured our testing operations were efficient and reliable. We couldn't be more pleased with the results of their work and would highly recommend them for any similar role "
Germán Talón
CIO/CPO at NSign.tv
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a QA engineer external to the development team implement effective test automation?
An experienced QA engineer external to the development team can implement practical test automation, which comes with challenges. Their success depends on several factors, such as close collaboration and communication with developers. External QA engineers bring a fresh perspective and specialised QA expertise. Establishing clear communication channels and processes for sharing information about system changes and requirements. Stable test resources and environments are not always as a standard. Our experienced Test Automation Engineers helped many clients to achieve stable, reliable automated tests and environments so their excellent programming skills will help to abstract away all the complexity of writing test scripts and reduce maintenance effort.
What are the cost implications of outsourcing test automation versus in-house development?
Outsourcing a test automation solution to an external QA team might seem expensive initially, but the long-term implications must be considered. Most in-house TA frameworks have a max lifespan of 1.2 years due to a lack of maintenance and inappropriate architecture or integrations. External teams need more profound system knowledge, leading to less efficient or robust automation. Thus, a hybrid model with initial outsourcing to build a custom automation project often yields better long-term value through improved test quality, faster issue resolution, and easier maintenance. The most cost-effective approach involves a hybrid instance: leveraging external expertise for initial setup on specialised quality activities and controls while building internal capabilities for ongoing development and maintenance. What TAA offers is to provide expertise and knowledge of building maintainable test frameworks. While adding training and proficiency coding on client's teams, then totally or partially transferring solutions for further development on client end.
What's the ROI of implementing a test automation framework?
The ROI of a test automation framework extends far beyond mere development cost savings. When implemented strategically, it becomes a valuable tool for the whole team, enhancing developer experience, team productivity, and product quality. Budgeting and timeboxing, the initial engagement to build the TA framework, is an important concept that allows for a highly focused time on improving all the quality aspects related to automated and manual testing. This phase isn't just about building automation; it's an opportunity for deep QA insights that often uncover critical issues early in the SDLC. As the team collaborates on automation, overall quality processes and controls naturally improve. The framework accelerates testing cycles, enables continuous integration, and frees up manual testers for more complex, exploratory work. Long-term benefits include faster time-to-market, reduced regression bugs, and improved team morale. While the initial investment is significant, the compounding returns in efficiency, quality, and developer productivity make test automation a cornerstone of modern software development practices, providing reassurance about the long-term benefits of the investment.
How can we address the problem of our development team's lack of skills for building and maintaining a test automation framework?
While concerns about skill gaps are valid. It's crucial to view the implementation of a test automation framework as more than just a technical challenge. It's also an opportunity for team growth and upskilling. The development team receives ongoing QA training throughout the engagement to build a Test Automation framework, effectively building in-house best practices. The technologies used in modern test frameworks are typically based on common programming languages and tools, which minimises the learning curve for developers. A well-designed framework handles the complex underlying logic, allowing for simple, intuitive test script creation. This approach not only makes test automation more accessible to the existing team but also enhances their overall software quality mindset. The initial investment in the framework thus serves a dual purpose: creating a powerful testing tool and simultaneously elevating the quality team's capabilities, resulting in long-term benefits that extend far beyond the immediate project. We offer both our expertise for tailored Test Automation frameworks as well as our assistance in the team upskill on quality processes.
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