Le Monde relies on Argos to ensure the reliability of its CMS, Sirius

Ensuring a Smooth Editorial Workflow with Argos

As the backbone of the group’s content operations, Sirius is built with a variety of intricate editors, including complex block structures, home page management, and article planning features. Visual regressions can break these critical features, jeopardizing the publication process.

To maintain flawless performance and ensure there are no bugs introduced during updates, Le Monde leverages Argos for visual testing. Argos helps identify and prevent any visual regressions in Sirius, enabling the team to quickly address issues before they impact journalists.

Thanks to Argos, we can confidently deploy updates to Sirius without worrying about unexpected issues disrupting our editorial workflows.

Paul Laleu

CTO/CIO

Avoiding Costly Delays

A delay in publication at Le Monde can be catastrophic, potentially costing the group millions of euros. With such high stakes, the reliability of the CMS is not just a technical issue, but a financial one.

Argos plays a key role in preventing regressions that could lead to these costly delays. By ensuring that every update is free from visual bugs, Le Monde’s development team can confidently deploy new features without the risk of disrupting their editorial workflow.

Argos has become an essential part of our CI pipeline. By catching visual changes early, we ensure that our CMS remains reliable and that our journalists can continue focusing on their work without interruption.

Marius Baron

Lead Developer of Sirius

Incorporating Argos into their CI pipeline has allowed Le Monde to maintain the high level of performance required to meet the constant demands of news production. Visual regression detection ensures that their CMS remains reliable, preventing disruptions that could hinder their ability to publish in a timely manner.

Why Le Monde Chose Argos

For a complex application like Sirius, Le Monde needed a visual testing solution that integrated seamlessly with their workflow. Argos provided the perfect solution by offering:

• Automatic visual regression detection during development
• Detailed visual diff reports that allow the team to pinpoint problems instantly
• Integration with the CI pipeline, ensuring visual checks are part of every deployment
• Confidence in deployment, knowing that visual bugs won’t slip through the cracks

With Argos, Le Monde can focus on what they do best—delivering timely, world-class journalism—while ensuring their CMS stays robust and reliable.