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# Smoke and sanity test suites: how long setup takes and what happens next

A realistic timeline for customizing your test suites, plus how we prepare environments and keep tests up to date afterwards.

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How soon can automated testing start? The answer depends on your store, but here is what a typical setup looks like.

## Two suites, two timelines

**The smoke test suite** typically takes about 30 days to customize.

**The sanity test suite** takes around 60 days.

Both timelines depend on project-specific factors. To see how much each level of coverage includes, [compare the test coverage packages](/packages).

## How the work runs

1. **We identify what matters.** Every business has its own needs. We look at your store, including new functionality like improved product search or extra checkout options.
2. **We build on a solid foundation.** Starting from our existing framework, we write test scripts tailored to the scenarios we identified.
3. **We test thoroughly.** The scripts run across your site, so no corner of the shopper journey goes unchecked.
4. **We turn results into insight.** We analyze the results to find issues and opportunities for improvement.
5. **We report back.** You get a concise report with a clear roadmap for improving your store.

## The right environment

Our test automation team schedules and tracks environment setup, making sure the software and hardware configurations suit your testing needs.

## Keeping tests current

A test suite is only useful while it matches your store. We continuously review, analyze, and update test cases so they stay accurate and effective as your store changes.

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## Inspired by what you have seen?

Let’s discuss how we can create a similar success story for your store.

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