Software regression

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A software regression is a software bug which makes a feature stop working after a certain event (system upgrade, system patching, daylight saving time switch, etc.)

Very often an encompassed bug fix included in a patch causes the regression.

A comprehensive test plan has to cover this possibility before releasing any software patch.

One approach to avoiding this kind of problem is regression testing


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