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Scenario: Building and Deploying a Banking Application
Overview
A bank wants to develop a secure web application for online banking. The DevOps team uses GitHub
to manage the codebase, implement CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment), and
automate testing and deployment.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Version Control with GitHub
Repository Creation:
o The team creates a GitHub repository (e.g., online-banking-app) to host the
application code.
Branching Strategy:
o Implement a branching strategy (e.g., main, develop, feature/*, bugfix/*).
o Developers create feature branches from develop for new features or bug fixes.
2. Collaborative Development
Pull Requests (PRs):
o Once a feature is complete, the developer opens a pull request from the feature
branch to develop.
o Team members review the code, leave comments, and suggest changes.
Code Reviews:
o Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and security before merging.
o Use GitHub Actions to run automated tests as part of the PR process.
3. Continuous Integration (CI)
Automated Testing:
o Set up GitHub Actions to trigger tests on every pull request.
o This includes unit tests, integration tests, and security scans (e.g., using tools like
Snyk or Dependabot).
Build Process:
o If the tests pass, GitHub Actions automatically builds the application (e.g., Docker
image).
o Artifacts are stored for deployment.
4. Continuous Deployment (CD)
Deployment Pipeline:
o Once code is merged into develop, GitHub Actions triggers the deployment pipeline.
o Use tools like AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes for deploying the application.
Environment Promotion:
o After successful deployment to a staging environment, conduct further testing.
o If staging tests pass, the application is deployed to production.
5. Monitoring and Feedback
Monitoring Tools:
o Integrate monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to track application
performance and errors in production.
Feedback Loop:
o Collect user feedback and system logs to identify improvements.
o Create new issues in GitHub for enhancements or bugs based on this feedback.
Benefits of Using GitHub in DevOps
Collaboration: Facilitates teamwork through code reviews and discussions.
Automation: Automates testing and deployment processes, reducing manual errors and
time.
Traceability: Provides a history of changes, making it easier to track issues and changes over
time.
Integration: Easily integrates with other tools and services (e.g., CI/CD tools, cloud services).
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TESTING TOOLS
There are several popular tools used for automation testing, each with its strengths depending on
the type of application and testing needs. Here are some widely used ones:
1. Selenium
Primarily used for web application testing.
Supports multiple programming languages (Java, C#, Python, etc.).
2. JUnit/TestNG
Frameworks for Java applications.
Often used in conjunction with Selenium for unit and integration testing.
3. Postman
Primarily for API testing.
Supports automated tests for RESTful services.
4. Cypress
A modern testing framework specifically for web applications.
Offers real-time reloads and an interactive test runner.
5. Appium
Used for mobile application testing (iOS and Android).
Supports multiple programming languages.
6. Jest
A JavaScript testing framework, commonly used with React applications.
Great for unit and integration tests.
7. Robot Framework
An open-source automation framework that uses keyword-driven testing.
Suitable for acceptance testing and acceptance test-driven development (ATDD).
8. QTP/UFT (Unified Functional Testing)
A commercial tool for functional and regression testing.
Supports various applications including web, desktop, and mobile.
9. LoadRunner
Primarily used for performance testing.
Helps simulate user load to test application performance under stress.
10. Katalon Studio
A versatile tool for web, API, mobile, and desktop application testing.
Combines features of various testing tools into a single platform.
