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This article details how QA Wolf improved Drata's regression testing, reducing time from hours to minutes while increasing test coverage. By automating testing, Drata saved over $500,000 annually and allowed developers to focus on new features.
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Drata, a rapidly growing security and compliance platform, faced significant challenges with regression testing as they scaled. Since their launch in January 2021, their product engineering outpaced their ability to conduct thorough testing, leading to delays in release schedules. Each release required a mix of automated and manual testing, often taking up to two hours for developers to receive results. The reliance on manual testers contradicted their core value of "Automation First," while their existing automated smoke tests required constant updates, further burdening their engineering team.
To address these issues, Drata sought a test automation solution that could align with their fast-paced environment, dubbed DrataSpeed. They prioritized three main requirements: quick implementation, a code-based framework to manage complex workflows, and support for continuous delivery with high concurrency. QA Wolf stepped in, expanding Drata's automated regression suite from around 100 to over 400 test cases. This expansion reduced automated testing time from 1-2 hours to just 10-15 minutes.
The partnership with QA Wolf resulted in substantial cost savings of over $500,000 annually, allowing Drata to redirect engineering resources towards new feature development. Developers experienced a significant improvement in their workflow, with pass/fail results now available within minutes, freeing them from late-night testing waits. Leadership at Drata expressed satisfaction with the enhanced release confidence and speed, marking a successful shift in their testing approach.
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