Less Hotfixes
Faster Release Cycle
Bug Reduction
Efficient Testing
CLIENT PROFILE
Stine Home + Yard, a long-standing and prominent local and regional retailer in the United States specializing in the home improvement retail sector, embarked on a strategic journey to elevate its digital presence.
BUSINESS CHALLENGE & OBJECTIVES
In response to an unprecedented surge in consumer demand, Stine Home + Yard undertook an ambitious initiative to revolutionize and enhance their online retail platform.
Their primary aim was to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience to their customers, necessitating the introduction of innovative features,
a substantial expansion of their product catalog,
and a comprehensive aesthetic makeover.
Prior to the implementation of automation testing, Stine Home + Yard grappled with the challenges of manual testing—an arduous and occasionally error-prone process.
They recognized the need for a more efficient and rigorous approach to fulfill their objectives:
- Minimize and virtually eliminate errors;
- Elevate website functionality to new heights;
- Streamline and optimize manual quality assurance efforts;
- Seamlessly accommodate the rapid expansion of their product offerings while enhancing their digital footprint.
SOLUTION & METHODOLOGY
To cater to Stine Home + Yard’s diverse needs, we introduced our automation testing solution, ‘–Light package of RetailVerify. Our approach was centered around the development of a robust suite of automated tests that comprehensively scrutinized various facets of the website, encompassing everything from product listings to the checkout process. Harnessing the power of Cypress, we seamlessly automated testing for both web and mobile platforms, guaranteeing flawless compatibility across a wide array of devices and browsers.
RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Elimination of Persistent Bugs and Error Reduction: Automation testing led to a significant reduction in errors, greatly improving the shopping experience and resulting in a remarkable 90% reduction in bugs.
- Decrease in Hotfixes: Implementing automation testing contributed to a notable 33% reduction in the need for hotfixes.
- Increased Release Frequency: Prior to RetailVerify, Stine Home + Yard typically released updates once every several months. Automation allowed them to increase the frequency to 1-2 releases per month. Automated smoke tests were executed across development, staging, and production environments in less than 24 hours, enabling faster development and quality assurance without compromising quality.
- Time & Cost Savings: Automation delivered substantial time and resource savings, reducing the testing timeline from 4 man-days to just 2 hours.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & FUTURE OUTLOOK
Our partnership with Stine Home + Yard continues to evolve. We are committed to their ongoing success and have ambitious plans for the future, including:
- Implementing advanced test scenarios for even higher performance.
- Integrating continuous testing methodologies to stay ahead of the curve.
- Expanding test coverage to ensure lasting competitive advantage.
EMBRACE THE FUTURE WITH AUTOMATION TESTING
Tired of struggling with manual testing that’s error-prone and time-consuming?
Frustrated with performance issues impacting customer satisfaction?
