Pipeline automation is one of the most impactful aspects of DevOps transformation, enabling software teams to simultaneously move faster and improve collaboration. Mabl’s 2022 Testing in DevOps Report found that teams with fully automated pipelines were the most likely to consider themselves fully DevOps.
But increasing automation also introduces the risk of tool inflation. Considering that 26% of knowledge workers say that app overload slows them down at work and that 18% of software professionals say that technological limitations are holding back DevOps adoption, development leaders need to consider the day-to-day implications of automation on their teams. Automated pipelines can easily introduce a confusing mix of disconnected tools, becoming a Catch-22 that makes fast-moving teams more likely to ship bugs into production.
The best automation tools enable teams to build high-impact workflows that maximize their time and effort. Mabl’s test automation platform offers a variety of integrations that enable software development teams to build their ideal workflows, including one with GitHub.
When the scalability of mabl is combined with the power of GitHub’s developer platform, development organizations have the tools and the confidence to build new features and undertake DevOps transformation. Changes can be tested in near real-time for regressions for better collaboration.
The earlier a defect is caught, the faster and cheaper it is to fix. When mabl is integrated into GitHub workflows, it’s easy to engage developers in software testing and shift testing to the left. For example, mabl enables development teams to run automated end-to-end tests as part of GitHub Pull Requests and commit checks. Developers get faster feedback on code changes, while quality assurance teams can ensure that chances won’t introduce functional or performance regressions. As CI/CD practices mature, these automated end-to-end tests ensure that code passes minimum quality standards before being merged with the main branch. The inefficiencies of manual processes are removed, but quality standards are consistently upheld.
Similarly, the mabl CLI allows development and QA teams to trigger mabl tests as soon as a new deployment is initiated. Utilizing GitHub Actions, mabl automatically executes tests specified by parameters defined within each Action. If the tests fail, software teams have the option to stop the pipeline, or continue on regardless of failure. Test results will appear directly in GitHub so everyone can understand test failures and easily collaborate to resolve any issues. Quality is integrated seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines so that software teams can embrace automation with confidence.
As mentioned above, mabl’s integration with GitHub allows test results to be displayed directly in GitHub for easy collaboration. Though shifting testing to the left is critical for reducing the effort needed to improve product quality, investigating and resolving test failures is one of the most persistent challenges in software development.
Mabl breaks down the barriers between test failures and bug fixes by allowing development teams to integrate test run insights with GitHub repositories, which automatically creates GitHub Issues for test plan failures, visual changes, and other automated testing insights. QA can quickly communicate issues to developers, who don’t need to switch tools or context to start identifying a solution.
When teams are trying to ship code changes, they can easily identify the source of regressions by tracking the results of mabl plans, tests, and deployments using GitHub hash. Using mabl’s GitHub integration introduces an Advanced Filters section in the mabl app, where quality professionals and developers can filter results by a specific GitHub issues number. Users can then find mabl’s rich diagnostic data designed to help development teams quickly identify issues and collaborate on a solution, accelerating product velocity.
The right technology stack is essential for helping teams automate development pipelines, increase productivity, and create more value for customers. With mabl, development organizations can integrate intelligent test automation with their favorite CI/CD tools for pipelines that consistently produce high-quality software. Developers can build with confidence, while quality assurance teams can focus on increasing functional and non-functional test coverage for better user experiences. The combined power of mabl + GitHub ensures that code changes happen fast without introducing bugs into production.
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