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Releasing and regression in delta

Releasing and regression in delta

From the course: Software Testing Foundations: Test Preparation

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Releasing and regression in delta

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- [Instructor] Once a product is suitable for release, in most models, the teams all sign off the testing and the champagne corks start popping. However, in delta, releases are neither a benchmark nor a goal. It's not uncommon for many releases to happen during a delta test, and while it's an accomplishment, it's not the focus. In delta testing, the product testing is ongoing. It can last weeks, months, even years. The DevOps and agile models are focused on regular builds, and even as the software matures, new features and functionality are being introduced. Managing these tests means thinking both on the short-term goals but the longterm outcome of the project. Project preparation may seem impossible for something that continuously is being released. However, it's quite the opposite. Preparation is a constant and ongoing process. Your prep work will be anticipating upcoming releases, examining the current test cases…

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