Chrome Extensions and Playwright Automation with Flask
Client Challenge
One of the leading healthcare providers approached Ramam Tech with a serious problem with their Quality Assurance (QA) procedure for a live healthcare web application. Patient data management centred on the application and accuracy was not an option. The QA team was constantly struggling with:
- Validation of sensitive information like dates, vitals, ski,n and environmental conditions, HHRG scores, and OASIS forms is done manually.
- A high rate of errors is caused by the monotonous and cumbersome nature of manual checks.
- The testers were not provided with a centralized platform where they could run automated tests or see the results in real-time.
- The QA cycles took time to complete and thus slowed down the release and caused risks to patient safety and compliance.
- The client had to have an easy-to-use, dependable, and real-time testing system that would fit into their current working process without complicating it.
Ramam Tech's Solution
Addressing this issue, Ramam Tech developed a strong automation architecture that is grounded on three strong elements, including Chrome Extension, Flask backend, and Playwright scripts.
The solution was developed by our team on the principle of simplicity and efficiency. The testers can execute validations without context switching, right within the same environment that they were using daily.
Key Features Delivered
Chrome Extension Interface
- One of them is a lightweight extension that offers Run/Stop buttons to the browser.
- This increased transparency by having an indicator in the form of a spinner that indicated that the tests are being performed.
Backend with Flask
- The extension was connected to a Flask server that arranged the Playwright automation.
- Flask was used as an intermediary, and hence, no problem occurred in communication between the frontend and the automation scripts.
Playwright-Powered Automation
- Playwright scripts were run with a running Chromium.
- The scripts verified the data of critical healthcare applications and verified their accuracy and adherence.
Real-Time Results
Results of the test (/) were given immediately.
- The results were presented in the extension pop-up in the form of a row, making sure that testers could follow each step.
- The persistence of states was such that the results were still visible in case the pop-up had been closed and reopened.
Business Impact
The Ramam Tech solution provided physical efficiency, accuracy, and scalability:
Efficiency Boost
The previously time-consuming QA cycles were cut to minutes. The testers were in a position to perform various checks concurrently without exiting Chrome.
Error Reduction
The Playwright validations were automated to remove human error and, therefore, gave more reliable and consistent results. This enhanced adherence and minimized the possibility of erroneous data in the medical system.
Streamlined Workflow
With the solution integrated into Chrome, the testers avoided having to alternate between tools or platforms.
Future Scalability
The new test cases can be easily added due to the modular design. Since the healthcare app is dynamically changing, the QA process can be increased in scale without necessarily reengineering the framework.
- Frontend: JavaScript, HTML, CSS Chrome Extension.
- Backend: Flask (Python)
- Framework Automation: Playwright + Chromium.
- Integration: Extension and Flask API real-time communication.
Technology Stack
The spirit of the project is the spirit of Ramam Tech, which is to create simple, scalable, and effective solutions to complex problems. We used our skills related to automation, browser extensions, and Python-based server systems to provide a tool that would change the QA process of our healthcare client.
We not only resolved the current issue of slow and error-prone testing, but also established the basis of a future-proofed QA system.
At Ramam Tech, we are confident in the development of technology, which will generate quantifiable business value. The example of this project is the most evident example of how we empower our clients to become efficient, accurate, and confident about their mission-critical operations.
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