You're juggling multiple software releases. How can you streamline regression testing to save time?

To streamline testing and save time, start by prioritizing tests that focus on critical areas and frequently used features where issues commonly arise. Automate repetitive tests using tools to save time. Divide tests into specific groups such as essential checks and comprehensive tests and run only those related to recent changes. Integrate testing into the development process (CI/CD pipeline) to catch issues early. Maintain consistency in test data and simplicity in test design. Execute tests concurrently across multiple systems (parallel execution) to reduce overall testing time. Monitor test execution times, optimize slow tests, and regularly review and update tests for effectiveness.

-Merging couple of scenarios into one Test Case can aid in targeting two birds with one stone -Revisiting the test suite regularly to do away with redundant test cases or tweaking them as per updates -Taking into account that regression suites must not be bulky, wherein it takes many hours to complete execution -Being mindful of the fact that not every scenario can be automated

Identify the critical and high priority functionalities and run automated scripts to ensure the stability of the application.

We have to maintain set of test cases which are mandatory to execute every time. This is the best solution for saving time and to know the impact of the newly updated features on the existing functionality.

Streamlining regression testing to save time involves a combination of strategic planning, automation, and efficient practices. Automate repetitive and critical test cases. Use testing frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar tools. Integrate automated tests into the CI pipeline to run tests automatically on each code commit. Focus on areas of the application that have undergone changes. Identify and run tests that are likely to be affected by recent code changes.

Simplify regression testing by automating with tools like Selenium, integrating tests into CI pipelines, and running them in parallel. Focus on high-risk areas and recent changes, use stable environments, and create reusable test cases. We can also use virtualization for flexible environments, run selective tests for recent changes, and full tests less often. Ensure detailed reporting is done, and encourage team collaboration with regular reviews and updates.

Before every release, there is usually a release document provided to make a better understanding of the release: This will include all the Change Requests, Defect Fixes, Upgrades, etc You will always have to check the sanity of your environment after every release and target testing points mentioned in the Release document. This will ensure quality testing along with managing priorities well

Using risk based testing approach identify test that are of high risks and automate those scenarios. This way we can get the best coverage of the test within the given short time.

Maintaining a test suite of automated or manual will help us to target the regression testing activities as well as to identify the critical functionalities

Add azure devops or similar ci/cd tools for continuous integrations that will cater the automation needs and also we can run the scripts on each releases

One thing I have always found useful is managing the right test data and using them the right place. This ensures maximum coverage of testing in the least possible time The more accurate the data, better the results. Infact, if your data replicates the production environment, your test report is going to play a crucial role in every release