Building the regression suite
We build a scenario suite covering the critical business flows. Coverage is prioritised by business impact and usage frequency.
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Regression Testing Services
We verify on every release that working functionality has not broken.
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Regression testing verifies whether new development has broken existing functionality. We build the regression suite, execute it on every release and report the results in a form that supports the release decision. Scope is refreshed each cycle according to the impact of the change.
What this service solves
In most organisations regression testing is the longest step in the release calendar. As the suite grows, execution time rises; as execution time rises, release frequency falls. Narrowing scope shortens the run but raises the rate of defects reaching production.
We resolve that trade-off through correct prioritisation and parallel execution rather than by cutting scope. We identify the areas a change affects, and choose between the full suite and an impact-based suite according to release type.
Our scope
Impact analysis
On every release we determine which areas the change affects. The scope to be executed is selected from that analysis.
Balance of automated and manual execution
Stable scenarios run through automation; scenarios requiring judgement are executed manually. Results from both are combined in one report.
Parallel execution
We shorten execution time through parallel runs. The execution plan is built to fit inside your release window.
Suite maintenance
We reflect changed functionality into the suite and remove scenarios that are no longer valid. Suite growth is kept under control.
How do we work?
We plan around your release rhythm, manage the operation and improve it in every cycle.
Planning
We define scope, test levels and success criteria against your release calendar. Environment and test data requirements are resolved before the work begins.
Management
We take on team, tool and environment management. Progress is reported regularly against defined KPIs.
Execution
We run the tests and prioritise the findings. We track closure together with your development teams.
Improvement
At the end of every cycle we review scope, automation rate and escaped defect rate. The priorities for the next cycle are set from that review.
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How technology supports the service
We run regression executions with AutoRunner. Intelligent parallel execution shortens run time, and centralised test management brings scope and result tracking into one structure. If you want regression scope tied to requirement changes, RabbitQA establishes requirement to test traceability.
What you receive
Deliverables
- A built and prioritised regression suite
- Release-level impact analysis and execution plan
- Execution result reports and coverage indicators
- Escaped defect rate tracking
- A scenario library kept current
What changes for the business
- Pre-release validation time falls
- The release decision is anchored to a measurable coverage indicator
- The rate of defects reaching production becomes trackable
- Release frequency is no longer capped by test capacity
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the entire regression suite run on every release?
Running the full suite on every release usually creates unnecessary time cost. We run an impact-based suite for small changes and the full suite for major releases. The selection criteria are set as a rule at the start of the engagement.
How much will regression time fall?
The gain depends on your current scope, your automation rate and your infrastructure capacity. In the assessment conversation we look at your current execution time and calculate the expected gain together. We do not commit to an unverified figure.
Will the regression suite grow until it becomes unmanageable?
Suite maintenance is part of the service. We remove scenarios that are no longer valid and merge overlapping ones. The goal is to cover the risk, not to grow the suite.
Do you run manual regression?
Yes. Scenarios unsuited to automation are executed manually. Both methods are combined under one execution plan and one report.
Let us review your regression cycle together
Complete the form and we will discuss your current execution time, your suite coverage and your release frequency.