Software Regression Testing Task

A Software Regression Testing Task is a software testing task that involves re-running functional and non-functional tests to ensure that previously developed and tested software still performs after a change.

• Context:
  • It can be solved by a Regression Testing Process (supported by a regression testing system - possibly built on a regression testing framework).
  • It can range from being Automated Software Regression Testing to being Manual Software Regression Testing.
  • It can identify New Defects (introduced by changes to the software code).
  • It can verify that Previously Working Functionality is still behaving as expected.
  • It can help maintain the Reliability and Stability of the Software System.
  • It can involve Prioritizing Test Cases based on Criticality and Risk.
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• Example(s):
  • a Medable System Regression Testing Process.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • System Integration Testing.
  • System Load Testing.
• See: Change Impact Analysis, Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Software Regression, Software Bug.

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2023

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  • A Software System Regression Test is a Testing Process that aims to ensure the Functionality and Stability of a Software System after Modifications such as Bug Fixes, Feature Additions, or Code Refactoring.
  • Also known as: Regression Testing, Software Regression Testing.
  • It can identify New Defects introduced by changes to the Code.
  • It can verify that Previously Working Functionality is still behaving as expected.
  • It can help maintain the Reliability and Stability of the Software System.
  • It can be performed using Manual or Automated Testing approaches.
  • It can involve Prioritizing Test Cases based on Criticality and Risk.
  • Associated concepts: Test Case Prioritization, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Test Coverage Analysis, Manual Testing, Automated Testing.

2020

• (Wikipedia, 2020) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/regression_testing Retrieved:2020-5-13.
  • Regression testing (rarely non-regression testing ) is re-running functional and non-functional tests to ensure that previously developed and tested software still performs after a change. If not, that would be called a regression. Changes that may require regression testing include bug fixes, software enhancements, configuration changes, and even substitution of electronic components. As regression test suites tend to grow with each found defect, test automation is frequently involved. Sometimes a change impact analysis is performed to determine an appropriate subset of tests (non-regression analysis ).

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