We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement: just five minutes ago, ContextQA surpassed a major milestone—over 200 automated test cases implemented by a single QA team member within just one month!
But everything changed seven months ago when we adopted ContextQA, a no-code, context-driven automation platform. This blog will walk you through our journey and illustrate how ContextQA revolutionized our QA processes!
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The Old Approach: Manual and Time-Consuming
Initially, we had two primary strategies for our QA processes:
1. Manual Testing:
Labor-intensive and extremely time-consuming, manual testing involved repetitive tasks that drained our resource and slowed down our release cycles.
2. Traditional Automation Tools:
These required extensive coding knowledge, and our team was constantly bogged down by maintenance issues and flaky tests, which significantly hampered our efficiency.
The result?
A team struggling with maintenance, slow test creation, and overall inefficiency.
Turning Point:
Adopting ContextQA Month seven marked a pivotal shift in our strategy as we transitioned to ContextQA, thanks to the support and recommendations from my LinkedIn community.
Here's a snapshot of our progress:
| Month | Automated Test Cases |
|---|---|
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 8 | 50 |
| 9 | 80 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 150 |
| 12 | 200 |
By month 12, we had achieved an impressive 200 automated test cases! For a lean team of just 10 people, this was a significant accomplishment.
Why ContextQA was a Game Changer
1. No-Code Automation
ContextQA removed the barrier of extensive coding knowledge. By allowing manual testers to write test cases in plain English, it democratized test automation and made it accessible to all team members.
2. Context-Driven Approach
The platform's context-driven automation significantly reduced the flakiness of our test scripts. ContextQA's AI-driven context auto-heals locators, minimizing maintenance efforts and ensuring more reliable test scripts.
3. Quick and Easy Setup
With ContextQA’s intuitive Chrome extension, setting up automation became a matter of minutes, not days. This rapid setup allowed us to quickly scale our automated tests and add value immediately.
The Road Ahead
As we look towards the future, where will we be in another six months as 2024 comes to a close? If I had a crystal ball, my predictions would be:
- 500+ Automated Test Cases: With our current trajectory, hitting 500 automated test cases seems entirely feasible.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Improved synergy between the QA, development, and product teams, resulting in more cohesive and efficient workflows.
- Reduction in Production Bugs: A significant decrease in production bugs will lead to an enhanced user experience.
- Accelerated Release Cycles: Faster release cycles thanks to more efficient regression testing.
You can follow our progress live via our public dashboard and bookmark it to stay updated on our journey.
The Benefits of ContextQA: Beyond Numbers
The adoption of ContextQA has brought about more than just an increase in automated test cases. Here are some broader benefits we've observed:
1. Efficiency: Automating repetitive tasks has allowed our team to focus on high-value, strategic testing, boosting overall productivity.
2. Quality: We've seen a noticeable improvement in the quality of our software, thanks to more comprehensive and reliable testing.
3. Team Morale: Freeing our team from mundane tasks has significantly improved morale and job satisfaction, leading to a more motivated and engaged workforce.
4. Scalability: ContextQA has provided us with the scalability to handle increased testing demands without a proportional increase in resources.
ContextQA provides a free demo to show you how it can transform your testing workflow.
Conclusion
Switching to ContextQA was a game-changer for our QA team. From a struggle with outdated processes to achieving 200 automated test cases in just six months, ContextQA has revolutionized our approach to QA testing.
We look forward to what the next six months will bring and invite you to follow along on our journey via our public dashboard.
If you want to experience similar transformative results, today and start revolutionizing your QA process.
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