Transforming API Testing Framework for Hanes – Boosting Efficiency and Reliability

About Hanes

Hanes is a well-established American apparel brand celebrated for its comfortable, high-quality clothing and commitment to sustainability. With a broad product range, from underwear and T-shirts to bras and activewear, Hanes is a go-to choice for men, women, and children alike, known for its dedication to comfort, quality, and eco-friendly practices.

Project Overview

Hanes sought to optimize its API testing to keep pace with evolving digital requirements. Sprint Synergy partnered with Hanes to build a robust, comprehensive API testing framework designed to integrate manual and automated testing, promoting seamless deployment, enhancing quality assurance (QA), and ensuring the reliability of Hanes' brand APIs.

Business Challenges

Absence of an API Testing Framework

• Hanes initially had no established API testing framework, which led to inefficiencies, missed issues, and gaps in the quality assurance process. Building a structured system for both manual and automated API testing became essential to ensure seamless deployment and integration.

Integration with Development Pipelines

• Without a reliable testing framework, Hanes faced challenges in incorporating test cases into its development pipelines. Our goal was to develop a framework that could support nightly builds and environment-specific testing, reducing potential errors and improving collaboration between development and QA teams.

Developer Involvement and QA Efficiency

• Hanes needed to strengthen QA for developers while reducing reliance on external tools. By building a system that promoted developer engagement in testing, Hanes aimed to create a more resilient and efficient development lifecycle.

Business Solutions

Transition to the Pactum.Js Framework

• We replaced Hanes' legacy framework with Pactum.Js, enhancing API automation testing. This shift streamlined test accuracy and speed, allowing for faster bug detection and a more efficient API automation process.

Automated Testing and Deployment with Jenkins

• To optimize testing and deployment, Sprint Synergy introduced Jenkins Jobs across Nightly, Feature, and Smoke testing categories. This automation improved release management by reducing manual intervention, ensuring smoother project delivery and greater consistency.

Task Automation and Expanded API Testing with Postman

• Leveraging Bash and Python scripting, we automated repetitive tasks to boost efficiency. Integrating Postman allowed for both manual and automated API testing with a particular focus on GraphQL (GQL). This added resilience and scalability to the testing framework.

Results

The deployment of an in-house API testing framework at Hanes became a cornerstone for enhancing synergies between developers and testers. Here’s what we achieved:

• End-to-End Testing: Developers could now test APIs directly within their local environments, reducing dependency on external platforms like Jenkins and creating flexibility in development.
• Faster Feedback Cycles: By introducing automation and streamlined testing, we ensured quicker issue detection and resolution, especially for nightly builds and feature-specific environments.
• Enhanced Autonomy: The new framework reduced external dependencies, supporting a more self-sufficient and efficient development ecosystem at Hanes.

Sprint Synergy’s commitment to continuous refinement not only streamlined Hanes' testing and deployment processes but also laid a foundation for future technological advancements across the active lifestyle sector.