HyperExecute: Unifying Test Execution Across Diverse Technologies

Imagine being part of a QA team that constantly faces the challenge of managing diverse and often inconsistent testing environments. This complexity arises from the need to maintain different tools, frameworks, and infrastructure to accommodate various technologies—from web and mobile applications to legacy systems. It’s like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces don’t quite fit together. These fragmented ecosystems not only create inefficiencies but also lead to increased operational costs and delays in delivery.

Recently, we worked with a Fortune 100 company in the apparel and home fashion industry that was grappling with these exact issues. Their testing environment was a patchwork of web, mobile, and legacy systems, creating a significant bottleneck.

In this blog, we’ll explore how HyperExecute, a unified, AI-powered test execution platform, helped their QA team streamline their diverse testing requirements and achieve significant improvements.

HyperExecute: The Unified Solution

Let’s explore each of their unique requirements across multiple dimensions and how HyperExecute streamlined their entire scattered testing ecosystem:

1. Accelerating Web Application Testing with Parallel Execution

The company’s QA team needed to improve their web application testing strategy. They relied on Selenium Grid for browser testing, Cucumber for Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and Jenkins for CI/CD. This setup led to slow, sequential test executions, where each browser and device combination required separate configurations. This limited browser coverage and increased execution times.

However, after deploying their tests on HyperExecute, they were able to run the tests in parallel across multiple browsers, operating systems, and versions. HyperExecute provided pre-configured environments that reduced setup time and eliminated redundant configurations. This approach cut execution times by up to 40%, expanded test coverage, accelerated the feedback loop and improved the overall quality of their web applications.

2. Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Testing Frameworks

The team used Tosca Dex to trigger Selenium and Cucumber tests. However, the setup was complex and required specialized expertise to manage agents, configure networks, and maintain communication between servers and agents. Tosca Dex also monopolized local machine resources during test execution, which disrupted productivity.

HyperExecute integrated directly with Tosca Dex and the team was able to trigger the test events from Tosca Dex and execute them on HyperExecute’s cloud infrastructure. This eliminated complex local setups and reduced dependence on network stability. It also freed up local machines, enabling uninterrupted work. HyperExecute’s cloud-based execution managed scalability and resources automatically, which improved test reliability and reduced overhead.

3. Automating Mainframe Application Testing

The company’s mainframe application testing was a time-consuming and error-prone process, heavily reliant on manual scripting and execution using Microfocus Rumba+ for terminal emulation. This approach was slow, error-prone, and required extensive manual effort.

HyperExecute automated mainframe testing by connecting Tosca Dex with Microfocus Rumba+. This allowed automated test execution within the Jenkins pipeline to achieve continuous testing and reduce manual intervention. HyperExecute’s cloud infrastructure replaced on-premises setups which reduced the manual efforts by up to 50% and aligned the mainframe testing with the overall automated strategy. This led to faster and more reliable test cycles.

4. Secure Remote Testing: Automating Putty SSH Client

The QA team needed a secure solution for testing remote systems. They were manually using the Putty SSH client to access remote servers for testing, which was time-consuming and risky due to potential security breaches. Additionally, the lack of automation led to inconsistent test execution and errors in command-line interface testing.

HyperExecute automated SSH access by integrating the Putty client with Tosca Dex. This ensured secure, automated testing of remote systems and consistent and repeatable test executions for both GUI and CLI interfaces. HyperExecute managed SSH connections securely, which eliminated security risks and provided comprehensive coverage for remote system testing.

5. End-to-End Test Management with Zephyr Enterprise Integration

Their existing test management workflow faced inefficiencies due to disconnected tools for managing test cases, executing tests, and reporting results. This fragmentation caused delays and gaps in the process.

HyperExecute integrated seamlessly with Zephyr Enterprise, automating the entire testing workflow. The team triggered test events directly from Zephyr, executed suites on HyperExecute, and received immediate feedback on test results. This streamlined the process, improved visibility, reduced manual errors, and sped up decision-making.

Conclusion

By consolidating their testing tools and infrastructure under HyperExecute, the client reduced operational costs, improved test coverage, and accelerated release cycles. HyperExecute provided a unified platform that integrated seamlessly across different technologies and frameworks, making their testing strategy more efficient and scalable. If your organization faces similar challenges, HyperExecute can help you unify and optimize your testing processes.

Aman Chopra

Aman Chopra, working as a Technical Writer at LambdaTest, with a keen interest in transforming complex tech concepts into engaging and easy content. Loves to learn and share about Cloud and DevOps domain (via my Medium), with an immense interest in the Open Source World. Dive into my GitHub for more: Aman1905

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