Client Challenge:

• The Housing Authority in Hong Kong aimed to modernize its software testing processes by adopting automated testing practices. With frequent code updates and deployments in mission-critical housing management systems, the Authority needed to ensure high-quality releases while minimizing manual effort and regression risks.
• The key challenges included upskilling development and QA teams to implement robust test automation using industry-standard tools, supporting complex environments, achieving cross-browser and device compatibility, and integrating continuous testing into existing workflows

Our Solution:

Decoder delivered a targeted "Application Testing - Test Automation with Selenium and Jenkins" training program customized for the Housing Authority. Drawing on our extensive expertise in software testing and DevOps practices for public sector applications, our solution emphasized practical, hands-on automation skills, including:

• Customized Curriculum: Comprehensive modules covering automated authentication, advanced Selenium WebDriver techniques, Selenium Grid for parallel execution, cross-browser testing, and mobile/tablet device support where applicable.
• Containerized Environment Configuration: Specialized guidance on setup and configuration for testing applications running in containerized environments, ensuring seamless integration with the Authority’s infrastructure.
• Continuous Integration with Jenkins: In-depth training on building automated pipelines for continuous testing and efficient regression testing triggered by code changes.
• Hands-On Workshops: Practical exercises using real-world scenarios and Authority-relevant test cases, allowing participants to create, execute, and maintain automated test suites.
• Expert-Led Delivery & Resources: Facilitated by experienced test automation engineer, with provision of reusable scripts, configuration templates, best-practice guides, and post-training support materials.

Outcome:

• Skill Proficiency: Over 90% of participants successfully developed and executed automated test suites using Selenium and Jenkins, demonstrating mastery in cross-browser, grid-based, and regression testing.
• Operational Efficiency: Teams reported significant reductions in manual testing time, faster feedback loops on code changes, and improved detection of regression issues, contributing to higher software quality and release confidence.
• Enhanced Testing Capabilities: The Authority gained in-house expertise to maintain reliable automated pipelines, supporting containerized deployments and ensuring consistent performance across browsers and devices.
• Progressive Digital Maturity: Building on previous data analytics and AI training engagements, this program further strengthened the Authority’s automation culture, enabling more agile development practices in public housing systems.