Our client’s requirement
The client needed to overcome specific challenges with the Seven Bridges (SB) platform, including limited version control, collaboration conflicts, lack of automated testing, time-consuming debugging, and compatibility issues with CWL executors. They required a streamlined development process to enhance efficiency and scalability in their bioinformatics workflows.
Our approach
Excelra’s Approach:
Excelra implemented a comprehensive strategy to address these challenges:
- Centralized Version Control: Leveraging Git for efficient version tracking and conflict resolution.
- Local Development and Debugging: Transitioning to local development environments for faster debugging and improved workflow flexibility.
- CI/CD Pipeline: Automating deployment to SB using Bitbucket Pipelines, ensuring only validated changes are pushed.
- Automated Testing Framework: Incorporating automated tests to ensure app reliability and compatibility across workflows.
- Branching Strategy: Establishing separate development and production environments to minimize disruptions and enable robust testing.
Key Benefits:
The implementation provided several key benefits:
- Enhanced collaboration and reduced conflicts through centralized repositories.
- Faster debugging cycles with local development capabilities.
- Improved reliability with automated testing and validation.
- Seamless tool updates across workflows, saving time and effort.
- Scalability and compatibility with CWL executors, ensuring broader usability.
Excelra’s solutions empowered the client to efficiently manage their workflow development on the SB platform, achieving a scalable and reliable
bioinformatics environment. Read the full case study to learn more.
