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CI/CD Modernization & QA Automation for Six Flags Mobile Apps

Services Covered:

DevOps • Cloud Consulting and Services • Test Automation • Mobile Application Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

17 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 January 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Six Flags

Arlington, United States of America

Project Summary

Merixstudio modernized Six Flags' mobile infrastructure by migrating the build server to the cloud, automating app distribution and QA, and providing development support and a design audit. They implemented automated testing across ten iOS and Android devices via a device farm and created a cohesive design system. The engagement resulted in significant improvements in reliability and testing efficiency, and the team was collaborative and communicative throughout the project.

Key Challenges

Modernize the mobile application infrastructure
Replace manual QA testing with an automated process and increase device coverage
Align and create a cohesive design system for iOS and Android

Project Deliverables

Update and modernize CI/CD pipeline to cloud
Automated app store submission process
Automated QA across 10 iOS and Android devices via a device farm
Design audit and creation of a cohesive design system for iOS and Android
Additional development support including legacy code refactoring and team setup

Project Solution

Merixstudio migrated the client's physical build server to a cloud server and automated the app store submission process. They implemented automated QA across ten iOS and Android devices by migrating to a device farm and creating automated test plans. The team performed a design audit for both mobile apps and created a cohesive design system, and provided additional development support including refactoring legacy code and setting up a different team.

Project Outcome

The build server experienced zero outages after moving to the cloud
QA testing time was reduced from 5 days to 1 day
QA device coverage increased by 150%
The team addressed bugs 50% faster
Project management was collaborative and communication across timezones was effective

Platforms

Mobile
Cloud

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to Merixstudio, the client had a server with zero outages, reduced their testing time from five days to one, increased their testing coverage by 150%, and addressed bugs 50% faster. Merixstudio was collaborative and communicative, and their DevOps skills facilitated quick project planning.”
Anonymous
Mobile Product Manager
Date: 10/10/2023