Introduction
This case study showcases AIM Consulting’s work with a SaaS company that sought to establish engineering best practices across its development teams, focusing on test automation and deployment.
AIM Consulting was engaged to provide the expertise needed to implement a robust CI/CD pipeline and alleviate testing congestion issues.
Case Study Contents:
- Business Challenge: Overcoming Testing Congestion and Resource Limitations
- Approach: Implementing a Custom CI/CD Pipeline and Virtualization Strategy
- Results: Achieving Seamless Automation and Enhanced Efficiency
What AIM Consulting did:
- Provided guidance on reducing testing congestion through virtualization of services using virtual machines and containerized microservices.
- Developed a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline utilizing a range of technologies including Jenkins, Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, BASH scripting, and Python scripts.
- Implemented automated testing processes to streamline development and deployment.
- Conducted training sessions for other teams on CI/CD, test automation, and microservices, and transferred maintenance responsibilities to an overseas team in Prague.
Business Challenge: Overcoming Testing Congestion and Resource Limitations
The company’s automated testing system for its flagship application frequently became congested, hindering efficient development. The goal was to create a “greenfield” testing ground for automation services, including a CI/CD pipeline. However, the company lacked the necessary resources and expertise to execute this project independently.
Approach: Implementing a Modern Microservices Architecture
AIM Consulting deployed a team of experienced software engineers to develop a custom solution. The approach included:
- Advisory Services: Guided the company on alleviating testing congestion through virtualization of services using virtual machines and containerized microservices.
- Custom Solution Development: Created a working CI/CD pipeline using a technology stack including Jenkins, Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, BASH scripting, and Python scripts.
- Collaboration and Transfer: Worked with an overseas team in Prague to transfer maintenance and additional scope offshore at project completion.
Results: Achieving Seamless Automation and Enhanced Efficiency
AIM Consulting successfully implemented a robust CI/CD pipeline and automation services solution, establishing engineering best practices for the SaaS company. The solution resulted in:
- Successful Implementation: The automation services solution with CI/CD built by AIM Consulting worked flawlessly.
- Enhanced Developer Efficiency: Developers can now finish features, upload them to Git, and automatically build and optionally deploy. Dev and test engineers can easily run and build unit tests and perform static code analysis.
- Unquestionable Value: The project has provided significant value to the company, with plans to expand the solution to the flagship application development teams.
By partnering with AIM Consulting, the client was able to not only resolve testing congestion issues but also significantly enhance developer efficiency and provide a foundation for future expansions.
Implement a Robust CI/CD Pipeline and Tranform Development Processes
If your organization needs to establish engineering best practices and implement a robust CI/CD pipeline, AIM can provide the expertise you need. Contact us today to learn how we can help transform your development processes.
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