During the regression testing phase, you play back scripts to compare the latest
build of the application-under-test to the baseline established during the test
development phase.
Regression testing reveals any differences that may have been
introduced into the application since the last build. You can evaluate these
differences to determine whether they are actual defects or deliberate changes.
The following points shows the general process for the regression testing phase.
1. Prepare for playback by restoring the test
environment and setting the playback options.
2. Play back each script against a new build of the
application-under-test.
3. Analyze the results using the TestManager log.
4. Use the appropriate Comparator to determine
the cause of verification point failures. If failed
verification points are the result of intentional
changes to the application-under-test, update the
baseline data using the appropriate Comparator.
5. Use the log to enter defects.
6. If necessary, revise the scripts to bring them
up-to-date with new features in the
application-under-test. Play back the revised
scripts against the current build and then
reevaluate the results.
