ASSIGNMENT I

Question 1 (14 Marks) – Case-Based Automation Strategy for a Rapidly Scaling Product Scenario: A SaaS-based e-commerce company is experiencing rapid growth and follows bi-weekly releases. The application includes: • A web application with frequent UI changes • A mobile app (Android & iOS) • Multiple REST APIs integrated with third-party payment services The QA team currently relies heavily on manual testing, leading to delayed releases and inconsistent quality. Tasks: a) Analyze the current testing challenges and identify which test scenarios should be automated and which should remain manual. b) Design a complete automation strategy aligned with the STLC, clearly indicating where automation fits in each phase. c) Recommend appropriate automation tools (Selenium / Cypress / Postman / Appium) for each layer and justify your choices. d) Explain how your strategy supports CI/CD pipelines and improves release confidence. Tag: (Bloom’s Level: Analyze / Create | Company Tag: Amazon) ________________________________________