At-a-Glance

• Platforms: Playwright (TypeScript), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), AI Dev Tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Playwright MCP)

• Core Features: AI-assisted migration, component-based architecture, SOLID framework rebuild

• Smooth Execution: Stable selectors, reusable components, consistent test structure

• Delivery Impact: 3.2× faster test development with a smaller team

• Differentiator: AI-powered automation at enterprise scale

Background

 
The client a leading enterprise software provider operating a old automation platform, relied heavily on manual regression and a legacy Cypress test suite that had become unmaintainable. With a proprietary GWT/XML API, complex UI structures, and zero AI tooling in place, the QA team struggled with slow test creation, brittle selectors, and increasing maintenance costs.

Forte Group partnered with the client to rebuild the test automation foundation from the ground up, modernizing the stack with Playwright, TypeScript, SOLID architecture, and deep AI integration. The mission: accelerate delivery, reduce maintenance, and build a scalable path to full test coverage.

Goals & Objectives

 
The client aimed to overhaul their automation strategy and future-proof their QA operations. Key objectives included:

These included:

• Migrate to a Modern Framework: Replace unstructured Cypress tests with a robust Playwright architecture.
• Increase Velocity: Double development speed and reduce manual regression time.
• Reduce Maintenance: Introduce stable selectors, reusable components, and consistent patterns.
• Enable AI-Powered Delivery: Integrate AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Scale Efficiently: Support a long-term roadmap of 657+ automated tests.

Challenges

 
Ambitious transformation required tackling deep-rooted technical debt and architectural gaps.

1. Legacy Framework Disorder
The Cypress test suite had no structure, no patterns, and no maintainability. With over 200 unorganized tests and no coding standards, flakiness was high and debugging was painful. The state of the framework made a complete rebuild unavoidable.

2. Proprietary API Complexity
The GWT/XML API was extremely difficult to work with due to its non-standard XML request format and a single endpoint responsible for all operations. Debugging was slow, documentation was minimal, and error messages were obscure, often requiring manual XML comparison to identify issues.

3. Zero AI Adoption
The team relied entirely on manual coding, with no AI-assisted development or intelligent locator extraction. There was no toolchain to automate component generation, resulting in missed opportunities for speed and consistency.

4. Complex, Inconsistent UI
The UI’s hidden elements, wrapped logic, and unclear structure made development slow and error-prone. Selectors were difficult to work with, components lacked clear boundaries, and frequent rework was required across multiple tests.

5. Low Development Velocity
Manual and inconsistent development practices significantly slowed output. With three engineers producing only 14 tests per sprint, scalability was limited and regression efforts were consistently high.

Forte Group Partnership & Process

Forte Group embedded with the client’s engineers to execute a holistic transformation: architectural, operational, and strategic.

Together, we:

1. Modern Playwright Architecture

• Built an enterprise-grade framework with:

• TypeScript with strict typing

• SOLID-compliant architecture

• Page Object + component abstraction

• Reusable component library (grid, toolbar, menus, navigation, etc.)

• Standardized patterns for rapid scaling

2. AI-Powered Development Acceleration

• Integrated multiple AI tools to boost velocity:

• Cursor + Playwright MCP for intelligent test generation

• GitHub Copilot for pattern recognition

• Custom AI instructions for selector extraction

• Automated component structure generation

3. Systematic Migration Strategy

• A phased approach balanced delivery speed and stability:

• Architecture design & reviews

• Component library creation

• Test-by-test migration

• Quality gates for reliability

• Documentation & knowledge transfer

4. CI/CD Integration

• Automated execution via GitHub Actions for instant feedback cycles.

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Outcomes & Impact

 
The collaboration transformed both velocity and quality across the QA function.

3.2× Faster Test Development
Test development speed increased dramatically—from 14 tests per sprint with three engineers to 30 tests per sprint with just two. This represents a 3.21× improvement in output per engineer and a major boost in delivery capacity.

Massive Time Savings
Manual regression time dropped by 85%, saving 1.5–2 hours per cycle and accumulating 78–104 hours saved annually. These gains freed the team to focus on higher-value engineering work.

Scalable Automation Coverage
Automation coverage expanded to 657 total tests, with over 450 already automated. More than 50 new Playwright tests were delivered rapidly, and the team remains on track to achieve full coverage by February 2026.

Operational Efficiency
The organization now delivers higher velocity with fewer engineers, supported by reduced maintenance overhead and AI tools integrated into everyday workflows. This shift increased both productivity and sustainability.

Quality & Reliability Improvements
Test stability improved through the adoption of component-based selectors and a clean, maintainable codebase. Execution became more predictable, and debugging is now significantly faster and more efficient.

Looking Ahead

With a modern Playwright architecture and AI-powered workflows in place, the client is now positioned to scale automation faster than ever. The roadmap includes reaching 100% test coverage by February 2026, expanding AI-driven test generation, and further accelerating CI/CD execution. Forte Group continues to support the client in evolving their automation ecosystemб building a foundation that will only get faster, smarter, and more efficient over time.

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