Improved Mental Health App

Challenge

Our client needed to fix all the issues with their app very quickly and fasten product time-to-market development. So our team embarked on a mission to fix app code issues for top quality and reliability.

• Existing QA team lacked expertise in automated testing tools and practices.
• Integrating automated tests with an existing codebase, filled with legacy systems, was a complex task.
• Ensuring the stability and reliability of automated test scripts amid frequent changes in the application was a challenge.

Main goals

• Match an expert with a company, for specific needs.
• Methodically identify and document all software bugs, imperfections, and vulnerabilities present within the application’s codebase.
• Swiftly address each identified issue, ensuring a seamless and error-free user experience.
• Elevate the overall software quality to a level that surpasses industry standards.
• Strengthen the application’s reliability to guarantee uninterrupted performance, even in demanding scenarios.
• Go beyond conventional excellence by setting and achieving new benchmarks in software quality and reliability.

Solution

• Partnership conditions were examined and agreed upon at every stage of collaboration.
• A thorough code review was conducted, involving a team of experienced developers who meticulously examined the application’s codebase.
• Automated testing suites were set up to systematically check for common bugs and regressions. This included unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
• Real-world scenarios and user interactions were simulated to ensure that the application’s performance under different conditions met user expectations.
• A comprehensive security audit was carried out to identify vulnerabilities.
• A centralized bug-tracking system was implemented to log, prioritize, and monitor identified issues.
• In cases where code quality was found to be suboptimal, refactoring was performed to enhance code readability, maintainability, and overall quality.

Results

• Long-lasting partnership relations: The enduring partnership cultivated through collaboration with WeAreQA fosters trust, shared objectives, and a commitment to ongoing improvement.
• Production release in 5 months after collaboration with WeAreQA: This expedited timeline reflects the efficiency and effectiveness of collaboration, highlighting our joint commitment to excellence.
• Improved application stability: The thorough bug identification and resolution process leads to a more stable application with fewer unexpected crashes or errors. Users can rely on the application for consistent performance.
• Increased security: A comprehensive security audit helps identify and fix vulnerabilities, making the application more resistant to security breaches and data leaks, thus ensuring user data remains confidential and protected.
• Enhanced user experience: By addressing user-reported issues and improving software quality, the application becomes more user-friendly. This, in turn, leads to higher user satisfaction and engagement.
• Positive reputation: A more reliable and high-quality application can lead to a positive reputation in the market, attracting more users and potentially increasing revenue.