Regression Testing in Agile: How to Test Without Slowing Down Your Sprints

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Regression testing in Agile is essential for ensuring that existing features work correctly after changes. However, the traditional manual testing approach is incompatible with the fast-paced nature of Agile sprints. The article advocates for automating regression tests to maintain velocity while allowing manual testing for exploratory purposes.

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▪Regression testing verifies that an application's features continue to work after each sprint's changes.
▪Manual regression testing can consume a significant portion of a sprint's testing capacity, leading to potential regressions being overlooked.
▪The article suggests automating regression tests to improve efficiency and reserving manual testing for exploratory tasks.

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