C3 Forestry Dispatch: From Days to Seconds with API Automation

The Problem

Manual bottlenecks were stalling the development cycle.

The C3 development team was trapped in a cycle of manual API testing that had become a significant drain on time and talent:

• The Productivity Drain: Manual testing was taking several days to complete, halting progress every time a change was made.
• Late-Stage Risk: Because testing was so slow, bugs were often caught right at the end of the cycle, leading to expensive rework and delayed launches.
• Opportunity Cost: Highly skilled developers were stuck doing repetitive manual checks instead of building new, value-add features for the business.

The team needed a way to move faster without breaking things, shifting from a “slow and manual” culture to a “rapid and reliable” one.

The Solution

Automating the path to production.

We implemented a robust automation framework designed to turn a multi-day ordeal into a non-event:

• Instant Validation: We built a comprehensive automated suite for the Forestry Dispatch API that condensed days of manual work into under 30 seconds.
• Seamless Integration: The tests were baked directly into the development workflow, providing immediate feedback to developers as they work.
• Removing the Human Error: By automating the repetitive checks, we eliminated the risk of oversight that naturally comes with manual testing.

Our focus wasn’t just on the technology, but on giving time back to the team so they could focus on innovation rather than maintenance.

The Results

High-speed delivery with total confidence.

The shift to automation delivered a massive return on investment for the Forestry Dispatch team:

• Drastic Speed Gains: The testing bottleneck was eliminated, with run-times dropping from multiple days to less than half a minute.
• Significant Cost Savings: Reclaiming hundreds of developer hours per month allowed the team to deliver more features without increasing headcount.
• Reduced Deployment Anxiety: Early bug detection has significantly lowered operational risk, making deployments a routine, stress-free event.
• Faster Market Response: The business can now iterate and ship updates in a fraction of the time, keeping them ahead of operational demands.

This project proves that smart automation isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a competitive advantage that frees up your best people to do their best work.