When do we perform regression testing and why?

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Regression testing is performed to ensure that changes or updates to a software application do not introduce new defects or impact existing functionality.

Regression testing is done after making changes to the software application.
It helps in identifying any unintended side effects of the changes.
It ensures that previously working features are not broken due to the changes.
Regression testing is typically performed during the testing phase of the software development lifecycle.
It is important to prioritize regression testing based on the criticality of the changes made.
Automated regression testing can save time and effort in repetitive testing scenarios.

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1. Whenever a new feature is developed or when an existing features is improved or if they are any UI updtaes made at that we do regression testing.

2.Ecaluate the functionality of new programming code, Regression testing is performed to find out whether the updates or changes had confused new defects in the old existing functions .

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