What is regression testing in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: regression testing

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Regression testing is the practice of repeating tests that a program or module has already passed as the program or module is modified or extended. Regression testing ensures that changes to software do not degrade the quality or change the compatibility of the existing functionality.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Regression testing is a type of software testing that verifies that changes to a system or application have not caused unintended effects. It is used to ensure that changes to the system or application have not caused any new bugs or broken existing functionality. In the context of SAP, regression testing is used to ensure that changes made to the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment have not caused any issues. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Regression testing should be done after any changes are made to the BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. This can be done manually by running tests on the system or application, or it can be automated using a tool such as SAP Solution Manager. The tests should cover all areas of the system or application that could be affected by the changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to document all changes made to the system or application before regression testing is done. This will help ensure that all areas of the system or application are tested and that any issues can be traced back to the change that caused them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Regression testing is an important part of software development and should be done regularly. It is also important to keep track of all changes made to the system or application so that regression testing can be done quickly and accurately.