# How a startup can build its first browser test suite

Start with the customer journeys your team already checks by hand. Keep the suite small enough that every failure gets attention.

## Why it is hard

- Fast product changes make test priorities move.
- A large suite can outgrow the team’s review capacity.
- Founders often hold the release checklist in their heads.

## Plan the test around an observable outcome

1. Write the manual checklist down.
2. Pick a repeatable sign-in, search or account flow.
3. Set up fixtures and an explicit assertion.
4. Review failures before adding more tests.

## Where Zerocheck fits

1. Paste the checklist in the web app.
2. Draft and run the selected tests with test accounts.
3. Resolve unclear items and save useful tests.
4. Use the free tier to decide whether the workflow helps your team.

## Choose depth before breadth

One test with stable data and a meaningful outcome is a better starting point than many vague click-throughs. Expand when the team can explain the existing results and has a clear reason for the next flow.

## The current offering

Zerocheck starts in the web app with no local install for hosted testing. The optional CLI adds repository YAML, localhost runs, GitHub Actions and MCP. After onboarding on the free tier, the Pilot is US$500 per month with usage agreed around your cadence.

## Pitfalls

- Do not chase a coverage percentage before defining valuable flows.
- Do not automate a changing requirement without reviewing it.
- Do not introduce a blocking suite nobody owns.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many tests should we start with?

Choose the few flows that are repeatable, important and easy to diagnose. The right number depends on your app and review capacity.

### Do we need CI immediately?

No. Begin with saved tests in the web app and add CI when a merge workflow would help.

Related: [Browser Tests in CI](https://tryzerocheck.com/use-cases/zero-to-ci/)

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Canonical: https://tryzerocheck.com/guides/e2e-testing-startups/
Updated: 2026-09-22