A leading e-commerce company struggled to maintain a consistent layout and functionality across diverse devices and screen sizes. Challenges such as disappearing elements and misalignment led to a subpar user experience and lower conversion rates. Manual testing proved to be time-consuming and error prone. They needed an automated solution to efficiently address these layout issues.

• The e-commerce company operates in multiple countries and caters to a diverse customer base
• They offer a wide range of products across various categories
• Millions of users access their platform daily through a wide range of devices and browsers

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensuring consistent layout and functionality across different devices, browsers, and screen resolutions
• Manual Testing Limitations: Time-consuming, resource-intensive, and error-prone manual testing processes
• Scalability: Adapting automated testing processes to accommodate the company's growing user base and expanding product offerings
• Cost-Efficiency: Need for a cost-effective solution to automate layout testing

Integration of Galen into the existing Java testing framework

• Development of test scripts defining layout rules
• Execution of Galen's test scripts across various browsers, and screen resolutions
• Reporting and analysis of generated reports to prioritize and address issues efficiently
• Integration of Galen into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline

Galen Framework

• Easy to learn, read, and write spec language for layout testing
• Offers a rich JavaScript API for working directly with WebDriver, providing enhanced customization options
• Provides detailed layout issue reporting for effective troubleshooting
• Seamlessly integrates with CI/CD pipelines and Java frameworks
• Highly customizable, tailoring testing to specific layout needs

Other Tools

• Have a steeper learning curve and less intuitive syntax for layout testing
• Other tools lack direct access to WebDriver, limiting customization possibilities
• Have Basic reporting capabilities
• Integration with CI/CD pipelines and Java frameworks is less seamless or requires additional configuration
• Customization options are limited, resulting in less adaptable testing approaches

• Improved User Experience: Enhanced consistency in layout and functionality across all platforms
• Time and Cost Savings: Reduction in manual testing effort leading to significant cost savings
• Faster Time to Market: Accelerated release cycles and deployment of updates while ensuring quality and continuous testing
• Scalability: Ability to handle testing requirements efficiently as the user base and product offerings grow
• Enhanced Quality Assurance: Proactive identification and resolution of layout issues, improving overall product quality and reliability