Regression Testing

Prevent new releases from breaking existing functionality.
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For the last two decades, iLAB has helped organizations across multiple industries meet the rapid demands of technology innovation with our strategic consulting services. Our approach to regression testing allows our team of experts to produce more reliable and high-performing products.
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Experience

Take advantage of our years of experience and don’t waste your time reinventing the regression testing practice.

Performance

Our deep experience in software testing allows us to support your software under the toughest conditions.

Guidance

Let us work with you to uncover and avoid project risks in the development process while producing quality software.

Why Regression Test?

Regression testing is a vital component of software quality assurance, ensuring that recent code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities. Here are some statistics highlighting its significance:

Defect Detection

Regression testing can identify up to 80% of defects introduced after code modifications, making it indispensable for maintaining software reliability.

Automation Adoption

Approximately 85% of organizations have implemented automated regression testing to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Resource Allocation

On average, 25-30% of the total testing effort in a software development lifecycle is dedicated to regression testing, underscoring its importance in delivering stable products.

Cost Implications

Addressing defects detected during regression testing can be up to 40% less costly compared to post-release fixes, emphasizing the economic benefits of early detection.

Test Suite Growth

Regression test suites tend to grow by 10-15% with each development cycle, reflecting the need for effective test management strategies.

Incorporating regression testing into your development process is crucial for ensuring software quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits of Regression Testing 

Verification of Business Operations Scenarios

Ensures critical business workflows remain intact and operate as intended, reducing the risk of operational disruptions.

Confirmation of Continued System Functionality

Validates that the existing features of the software continue to function correctly after updates, safeguarding user experience.

Development of Comprehensive Regression Test Suite

Creates a reusable and robust test library, streamlining future testing efforts and improving testing efficiency over time.

Addressing Historical Failure Points

Focuses on previously identified vulnerabilities or bugs to prevent their recurrence, enhancing overall system stability.

Incorporation of New or Modified Functionality

Ensures newly added or updated features seamlessly integrate without disrupting the existing system, supporting continuous improvement.

Evaluation of Financial Impact

Identifies potential defects that could lead to costly failures, helping to protect revenue and maintain customer trust.

Testing Crucial Integration Points

Confirms that interactions between different system components remain functional and reliable, supporting interoperability across the application.

Common Challenges with Regression Testing

Common Challenges

  • Insufficient Testing Resources
  • Lengthy Testing Processes
  • Redundant Retest Requirements

iLAB Core Competency Solutions

  • Custom Test Automation Frameworks for Broader Coverage
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing Practices
  • Risk-Based Testing to Prioritize Critical Features

iLAB Regression Testing Capabilities 

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Discover & Plan

  • Requirement Analysis
  • Test Strategy Creation
  • Regression Testing Tools Selection
  • Resource Allocation
  • Test Environment Setup
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Design & Develop

  • Test Case Identification
  • Test Data Preparation
  • Regression testing automation
  • Test Suite Creation
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Execute & Report

  • Test Execution
  • Defect Logging
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Result Analysis
  • Report Generation
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Test Closure

  • Defect Retesting
  • Test Summary Report
  • Feedback Loop
  • Documentation
  • Release Decision
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Candidates for Regression Testing

  • Code Modifications
  • Critical and Complex Functionalities
  • Integration and Interaction Points
  • High Usage and Business Impact
  • Variability and Performance
  • Test cases with frequent defects ((past trends)
  • Test cases that cover critical functionality – high impact, high visibility, etc
  • Test cases with frequent code changes
  • Test cases that cover end-to-end workflows
  • Test cases/workflows identified with business users
  • Test cases that cover functionality that is most used by clients (high traffic, high volume, high dollar transactions)
  • Test cases that cover areas that are complex (calculations-based or complex logic)

Delivery

Flexibiltiy

Flexible delivery options allow us to engage in a way that aligns with your business goals

Timeframe-Based Engagement

Undertaking projects within a limited timeframe

Deliverable-Based Engagement

Focusing on specific deliverables and outcomes 

iLAB Bridging QA Challenges

Impactful Outcomes 

Drastically increased system stability and removed operational bottlenecks.

Improved System Stability

89%

reduction in regression time

Decreased Regression Time

75%

decreased production release deployment times

Faster Production Releases

Case Study

Gaming: iLAB Offers and Interactive Experience Encouraging Customer’s to Keep Playing

The client has a centralized management company that develops software internally and invests in and focuses on developing, operating, and managing hotels, resorts, and casinos. The client required a comprehensive solution to ensure it meets government regulatory requirements. A centralized team of iLAB professionals hosted a test lab replicating multiple casino environments.

Strategic Partnerships  

At iLAB, we understand the importance of strategic partnerships to provide our clients with the best possible solutions. We’ve joined forces with many industry-leading companies. Through these partnerships, we ensure our clients benefit from the synergy of our combined expertise, technology, and resources. 

SQA and Testing Technologies

Our experts maintain software stability, reduce risks, and ensure continuous quality throughout the development lifecycle.