RoboCon 2024 - Scalable test automation in an insurance company

🌟 Overview

The video features Ivaylo Brussow and Matthias Grabowsky, Test Automation Managers at a German insurance company. They share insights on implementing scalable test automation using open-source tools like the Robot Framework. Their company, which serves over 5 million customers, develops internal software for their employees.

🌟 Key Topics and Highlights
1. Challenges in Test Automation

Complex Ecosystem: 400+ applications with diverse technologies and use cases.
Legacy Systems: Historical applications built on different platforms.
Regulatory Requirements: Strict compliance needs.
Decentralized Processes: Testing distributed across teams with various tools and methods.
Diverse Users: Non-technical staff participating in testing.

2. Approach to Unified Test Automation

Evaluation of Tools: Shift from all-in-one commercial tools to a flexible, open-source framework.
Adoption of Robot Framework:
Simplifies testing through QA and data-driven approaches.
Enables localization (e.g., in German) for broader adoption.
Supports centralized resources, keyword definitions, and libraries.
Framework Benefits:
Easy to learn and teach.
Unified reporting and documentation.
High reusability and scalability.

3. Implementation Strategy

Centralized Team: Core team of 7-8 members supporting 20+ teams.
One-Click Installation: Pre-packaged tools for quick deployment.
Training and Community:
Internal "master testers" and training series.
Automation community for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Integration with Tools:
Uses JIRA for requirements management.
GitLab for version control.
Jenkins for test execution and reporting.

4. Custom Developments

Libraries and Resources: Custom libraries for insurance-specific scenarios.
Localization: Tools translated into German.
Mainframe Automation: Solutions for legacy systems integrated into the framework.
Performance Monitoring: Tools like the "Proof" library for early detection of performance issues.

5. Outcomes and Future Plans

Increased Adoption: Growing user base with over 20 departments actively using the framework.
Continuous Improvements:
Migration of Selenium test cases to Robot Framework.
Training less tech-savvy users to run tests effectively.
Enhancing framework scalability and usability.

🌟 Q&A Highlights

Tool Development: Created a one-click Robot Framework installation package.
User Adoption: Focused on less tech-savvy users via tailored training and support.
Framework Customization: Extended functionalities to fit company-specific needs.
Team Structure: Centralized and collaborative efforts to manage and implement test automation.

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