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What are the benefits of automated regression testing?

What is automated regression testing?

The regression testing method ensures that the new changes in the code or updates being made in the code do not alter the existing functionalities of the software application.

It is conducted whenever there are changes, updates, adding up new features or modifications being done to the code.

Problems may crop up when the code becomes increasingly complex and a huge number of tests need to be run. In this scenario, automated regression testing is conducted.

The following are the benefits of conducting automated regression testing:

1.The scalability factor: The ability to test more comes when the testing process is carried out at a faster pace.

Testing manually can consume a lot of time for the testers as there might be scenarios wherein huge work needs to be done. In the process, certain crucial steps might be missed.

Hence, there are chances of test design and exploratory testing getting deprioritized.

The platform of automated regression testing makes sure that tests can run at speed and a huge lot of testing work can be carried out easily.

2.Maintenance costs are reduced: As the products are added with new features, new tests take place, which, in turn, lets the regression test suite grow over a period of time.

A specific level will be eventually reached, wherein it becomes highly difficult to manually manage the regression test cases.

Hence, to obtain a clear perspective of the testing suite, an automation tool needs to be taken into consideration.

In this manner, regression test cases can be effectively managed without the need to change or rewrite code. The maintenance issues can be reduced through the strategic use of a no-code automation tool.

3.Testing can be carried out on a continuous basis: One of the key benefits of automated regression testing is that it can be conducted continuously in an uninterrupted manner.

Image descriptionThe testing team can properly schedule the testing process so that it can be carried out efficiently and continuously.

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