Test Automation Accelerator

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In today’s fast-moving software industry, the need for quick, high-quality releases has never been greater.

Test automation is critical, yet many teams struggle with limited resources and the complexities of building an effective solution. It’s common for automation projects to start strong but falter in maintenance, leading to wasted efforts.

I collaborate with your team through a series of workshops to build a pilot version of your test automation framework, delivering tangible business value and facilitating wider adoption. Once it's operational, your team will take over for further development.

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What the Workshops Might Look Like

Preparation Outcome Follow-up

Challenge the Status Quo

Assess existing automated tests, review and challenge concept documents. This is the first, free workshop.

Read concept documents

Identify pitfalls, opportunities

Document findings

Develop the Vision

In a creative session, develop a clear picture of your test framework and how it will change the development workflow.

Gather stakeholders

Long-term vision

Capture

Determine the scope of the pilot version

Agree on the scope of the pilot with stakeholders and ensure that it delivers tangible value.

Estimate costs and benefits

Scope for pilot

Document

Select Tools

Choose tools, not just for test execution but also for effective test management, result reporting and integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Evaluate tools

Selection of tools

Document selection of tools

Design the Test Environment

Determine how to provide test data and peripheral systems to ensure a stable test execution.

Identify key test scenarios

Concept for test data, peripheral sytems

Document

Kick Off Development

Plan the development of the pilot version and the initial set of test cases, setting the stage for implementation.

All of the above

Development timeline

Build pilot version

Start Handover

Ensure a smooth transition of the pilot version to the team for further development.

Build pilot version

Identify open issues

Resolve issues

What You Get out of the Workshops

Compelling Vision

A vision for your test framework that outlines its capabilities and shows how it creates a fulfilling automated workspace.

Scalable Architecture

A blueprint for a test framework that is not only robust but also designed to efficiently manage hundreds of test cases.

Tangible Value

A pilot version of your test framework, built on thorough analysis and delivering measurable value.

Team Engagement

An initial yet operational implementation will energize your team and catalyze broader adoption.

Avoid Common Pitfalls

With my experience from numerous long-term automation projects, I can help your team avoid common pitfalls.

Case Study

"An impressive 90% of our regression tests are automated using the «WTF». Moreover, with reusable automation steps, we can use it very flexibly. The «WTF» frees up space for our daily tasks."

Markus Wong — Senior Business Analyst, AXA Switzerland

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About Me

My first encounter with test automation was during my master's thesis, working on a unit-tested C application. It was liberating to change code without fearing unintended consequences.

Entering the field, I quickly learned the complexities of scaling these principles to real-world applications. Starting projects is easy, but maintaining them can be costly and challenging.

However, each project taught me crucial lessons, gradually leading to more effective implementations.

Now, with 20 years and seven major projects later, my enthusiasm for test automation is as strong as ever. I’m ready to help launch new automation projects.

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Contact

Inquiries

Peter Farkas
peter.farkas@testgroove.com

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TestGroove GmbH
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CH-5405 Baden