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EdTech

Enhancing Learning Experience with Scalable & Reliable QA for an EdTech Platform

Client type
EdTech Company (Online Learning Platform)
Duration
5 Months
Team size
1 QA Lead + 3 QA Engineers + 1 Automation Engineer

Overview

Make your EdTech platforms user-friendly and scalable for students.

Client overview

About client

The client is an online education platform offering video courses, live classes, assessments, and certification programs for students and professionals. The platform focuses on delivering seamless learning experiences across devices.

Platform

Web Application (React + Node.js), Mobile Responsive Web

Users

25,000+ monthly active learners

Problem statement

The client was facing issues with video streaming performance, inconsistent user experience during live classes, and bugs in assessment modules. These challenges impacted learner engagement and course completion rates.

Challenges

  • Video buffering and streaming issues
  • Live class interruptions and latency
  • Bugs in quizzes and assessment modules
  • Performance issues during peak usage (live sessions)
  • Lack of automation testing for critical flows
  • Cross-device compatibility issues

Our solution (testing approach)

Hfinity India implemented a comprehensive QA strategy focused on performance, usability, and seamless learning experience.

  • End-to-end testing of student learning journeys
  • Performance testing for video streaming and live sessions
  • Automation of key workflows (login, course access, assessments)
  • API testing for backend services
  • Cross-browser and device compatibility testing
  • Continuous regression testing for platform stability

Tools & technologies

  • Selenium WebDriver (Automation Testing)
  • Postman (API Testing)
  • JMeter (Performance Testing)
  • JIRA (Bug Tracking)
  • BrowserStack (Cross-browser testing)
  • Jenkins (CI/CD Integration)

Test strategy & execution

A performance-driven and user-focused testing approach was followed:

  • Requirement analysis with focus on learning workflows
  • Test case design for courses, videos, and assessments
  • Smoke and sanity testing for each release
  • Regression testing before major updates
  • Automation of repetitive and high-impact scenarios
  • Load testing for peak concurrent users

Key features tested

  • User registration and login
  • Course browsing and enrollment
  • Video streaming and playback
  • Live classes and webinars
  • Quizzes, assessments, and results
  • Certificates generation
  • Mobile responsiveness and usability

Results & metrics

  • Reduced video buffering issues by 60%
  • Improved platform performance by 45%
  • Achieved 85% automation coverage for critical modules
  • Increased course completion rate by 30%
  • Enhanced overall user satisfaction and engagement

Process

  1. 1

    Requirement Analysis

    Understanding learning workflows and platform requirements

  2. 2

    Test Planning

    Defining QA strategy and scope

  3. 3

    Test Case Design

    Creating detailed test scenarios for courses and assessments

  4. 4

    Automation Setup

    Implementing automation for critical workflows

  5. 5

    Test Execution

    Performing functional and API testing

  6. 6

    Bug Reporting

    Tracking defects and validating fixes

  7. 7

    Performance Testing

    Simulating peak user loads during live classes

  8. 8

    Release Validation

    Final QA before production deployment

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