The document discusses the development of an automated continuous integration and testing infrastructure for MaxScale and MariaDB, primarily driven by the need for efficient quality assurance processes due to multiple variables involved in distributed database management systems. It introduces 'mdbci', a toolset designed to automate and enhance testing environments, integrating with various virtualization providers and supporting complex configurations. The evaluation highlights improvements in automated test execution and robust reporting features, positioning mdbci as a vital component in the MaxScale development workflow.