Metronome’s growing team needed help finding their groove
When Metronome first started, the setup was simple with just 14 engineers. Each team member handled their own testing, which was manageable at that scale. But as the company grew, adding more engineers and features, things became complicated.
As more engineers came in, as the product got more complex, then we started seeing some regressions.
—Elia Karagiannis, Product Platform Engineer
The straightforward methods of the early days struggled to keep pace with the growing complexity. New features started interacting in unexpected ways, causing bugs and glitches. The manual testing approach that worked for a smaller team couldn’t catch up with the demands of a scaling operation, leading to a higher frequency of annoying regressions.
The outdated manual testing process wasn’t just inefficient; it became a stumbling block to growth. With each engineer having their own testing method, there was no unified strategy, making it challenging to manage and maintain quality as the platform and its features became more complex.
We were seeing regressions happening…our head of engineering was tired of them.
—Elia Karagiannis, Product Platform Engineer
As the team began planning a new major version of their platform, it became clear a new testing approach was necessary. The manual methods were not only cumbersome but were also inhibiting growth. This realization led Metronome to search for a solution that could scale with their needs and ensure smoother operations without compromising on quality.
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