Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is regression testing?
Regression testing checks whether previous features still work after changes to the application. In the case of CMSs, it is worth doing them after updating PHP, plugins, theme or WordPress/PrestaShop itself. A good place to test is clone/staging from Installatron.
Definition
Regression testing checks whether previous features still work after changes to the application. In the case of CMSs, it is worth doing them after updating PHP, plugins, theme or WordPress/PrestaShop itself. A good place to test is clone/staging from Installatron.
What does it mean in practice?
For web applications, regression testing can affect performance, compatibility, caching, data storage and migration planning.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
When maintaining a website, describe the expected result first and record the current configuration. regression testing can then be checked against application requirements, hosting limits, logs and a rollback plan.
What should you check?
- the account, domain and expected result
- software versions and required dependencies
- a current backup or reversible change plan
- logs and a repeatable verification after the change