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You need to cover new features and avoid regressions in your testing. What techniques will ensure success?

Balancing the introduction of new features with the need to prevent regressions in software testing requires a strategic approach. Here's how you can ensure success:

  • Implement automated regression tests: Use automated testing tools to quickly identify any regressions caused by new code changes.

  • Adopt a continuous integration (CI) system: CI helps integrate code changes regularly, making it easier to catch issues early.

  • Conduct thorough exploratory testing: This helps uncover unexpected issues that automated tests might miss.

What strategies have worked for you in QA testing? Share your thoughts.

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You need to cover new features and avoid regressions in your testing. What techniques will ensure success?

Balancing the introduction of new features with the need to prevent regressions in software testing requires a strategic approach. Here's how you can ensure success:

  • Implement automated regression tests: Use automated testing tools to quickly identify any regressions caused by new code changes.

  • Adopt a continuous integration (CI) system: CI helps integrate code changes regularly, making it easier to catch issues early.

  • Conduct thorough exploratory testing: This helps uncover unexpected issues that automated tests might miss.

What strategies have worked for you in QA testing? Share your thoughts.

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    Rohita Sharma

    Test Lead| AWS Cloud Certified| ETL Expert| ISTQB CTFL Certified| LinkedIn Top Voice- Quality Assurance & Cloud Computing| Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Fundamentals | Microsoft Certified : Azure AI Fundamentals

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    - Document what needs to be tested, focusing on new features and areas affected by recent changes. Prioritize critical features and functionalities based on their importance and usage. - Re-run existing test cases on previously tested functionalities to ensure nothing broke due to the new changes. - Identify high-risk areas where changes are likely to cause defects (e.g., modules with dependencies or complex integrations). Allocate more testing effort to these areas. - Include automated regression test suites in CI/CD pipeline to catch issues early. - Analyze the impact of new features on existing functionalities to determine what needs regression testing. - Involve real users to test the new features in a production-like environment.

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    Aya Nasr

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    Sure I totally agree with these steps in addition to the best way to manage new features is change management system which enforce defining the hypothesis for the new features and what is the purpose and what is the challenges you face to achieve the progress of the new features and also define what is the alternative hypothesis in case facing obstacles lead to exhibition new features achieved. Documentation is very important for tracking the progress of the project - defining actions and continously integrated among departments to be aligned with the organization purpose

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    Ram Sharan Pillai

    QA Automation Engineer | Java, Selenium, API Testing & Mobile Testing | 4+ YOE | As an SDET, I drive scalable automation solutions for faster, flawless software delivery.

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    Ensuring success in covering new features while avoiding regressions requires a strategic approach: 1. Prioritize Test Coverage: Focus on critical new features and areas with high user impact. 2. Use Regression Suites: Maintain a robust suite of automated regression tests to quickly validate existing functionalities. 3. Implement Incremental Testing: Test new features incrementally as they are developed to catch issues early. 4. Perform Impact Analysis: Identify modules affected by new changes and prioritize testing them. 5. Use Parallel Testing: Combine manual testing for new features with automated regression testing to save time.

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    Tim E.

    API 510, 570, 653 Turnaround Inspector | Turnaround Inspection Lead | Mechanical Integrity | Quality Control | Digital Innovation & Data Analytics

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    To cover new features while avoiding regressions, I’d implement a combination of risk-based testing & automated regression suites. Prioritizing critical functionalities ensures high-impact areas get tested first. Continuous integration with automated regression tests catches issues early, reducing delays. Exploratory testing helps uncover unexpected defects in new features, while maintaining well-documented test cases ensures consistency. Parallel testing across environments speeds up validation. Regular stakeholder reviews align expectations, ensuring both innovation & stability are upheld without compromising release timelines.

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    Revathy Manoharan

    AI-Driven QA Lead | Automation Architect @ Dropthought | Smart Test Automation Frameworks | Certified in AI/ML | Yoga & Nature Enthusiast

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    New feature impact analysis, correlation with existing regression suite. Smoke and Sanity automation suite integrated with CI/CD, execution for stability of release.

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    Sujeet Paygude

    QA Automation Lead| SDET| Digital Solution Specialist @ Infosys

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    - Identify test cases required to test newly added features - Create smoke and sanity test cases for newly added features - Automated test cases with CI integration will definitely help in reducing time and manual efforts in testing - Experienced based exploratory testing by functional experts will definitely add finishing touch to quality of testing.

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    Nmesoma Nebeolisa

    Marketing Team|Customer Relationship Management| Sales Director|Customer Support| Appointment Setting|Virtual Assistance|Account Executive

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    1. Automated Testing 2. Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Delivery (CD) 3. Test-Driven Development (TDD) 4. Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) 5. Smoke Testing 6. Regression Testing 7. Code Coverage Analysis

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    Alex Protasov

    Delivering Perfection through QA Leadership | Co-Founder @ Cherish DEV

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    The mentioned techniques are good. Automating regression tests is effective because it helps us catch issues quickly. However, relying only on automation can be risky since it might miss some edge cases. Using a CI system is smart because it helps catch problems early. But my team has struggled with how often to integrate changes. If developers push too frequently without proper testing, it can create chaos, so finding the right balance is important. Exploratory testing is crucial too. It helps us find unexpected issues that automated tests might miss, but it needs skilled testers. If we don’t set aside enough time for this, we could overlook important bugs.

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