Regression testing

Avoid costly setbacks from undetected coding errors with Digivante’s expert regression testing. Our thorough approach ensures your software updates are error-free, safeguarding user satisfaction and protecting your bottom line. Trust Digivante to keep your systems running smoothly and your customers happy.

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Innovate fast and minimise risk

To keep customers engaged and attract new business, you’re constantly rolling out new features and addressing known issues. However, without dependable regression testing, even minor changes can lead to significant problems. Cutting corners on regression testing is a gamble that can harm your business.

Digivante’s regression testing delivers

Value

Use our large specialist, professional team to benefit from economies of scale and maximum value from selective automation.

Speed

Cut testing time from weeks to days or even hours. Digivante’s experienced, efficient 24/7 team gets regression testing done in a short time.

Ease

Use Digivante for your regression testing and you can be confident that your apps and websites will work as designed when changes go live.

How we work with you

With Digivante onboard, your team spends less time on regression testing, so they can spend more time on adding new, high-value functionality that enhances customer engagement. With our regression testing service we offer scheduled test runs on demand or trigger them via API calls. Our team of testers operate 24/7 to reduce your testing time without compromising on your quality.

Experienced

We’ve crafted tens of thousands of regression test cases, bringing this expertise to create the optimal test pack for you.

Efficiency

We increase test execution speed by running all your test cases simultaneously, using our large professional testing community.

Broad coverage

We run the same regression test with different browsers or devices for broad coverage within the regression test pack.

Adaptable

We can adapt your existing regression pack to run in the Digivante portal.

Thorough

Extensive tester community that leaves no stone unturned. We cover existing and new feature all with the same level of thoroughness.

Automated

We automate your regression tests precisely where it adds value and saves time.

Continuously assessed

We constantly review what needs to be added to the regression pack as development evolves, then update or write new test cases as needed.

Monitoring issues raised

We closely monitor and manage our community of testers. We vet submitted issues against scope, reproducibility and duplicates and provide clear reports.

Accurate

Our test feedback is accurate and actionable, so you can quickly prioritise the remediation required.

The value of Digivante as your regression testing partner

Regression testing can be time-consuming and costly. Whether you invest in automated regression testing or rely on dedicated testers, the process can drag out for days or weeks, halting development.

Quality and consistency are essential but challenging to maintain. Repetitive testing can lead to mistakes, and testers may cut corners under pressure.

With Digivante’s managed, professional community of testers, you can mitigate these risks, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-value. Our regression testing services streamline the process, allowing your team to focus on innovation without being bogged down by weeks of regression testing.

“We didn’t want ‘yes people’. We wanted a team who would challenge our assumptions from a position of unquestionable experience and knowledge of QA best practice. We’d worked with Digivante in the past and knew they would bring clarity to the project, including transparency on costs across the entire initiative.”

User Acceptance Test Manager, Specsavers

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Frequently asked questions

Our web development partner handles all our testing – why do I need to consider a separate testing provider?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:16:24+00:00

Our web development partner handles all our testing – why do I need to consider a separate testing provider?

There’s a risk when you allow developers to ‘mark their own homework’. A fresh set of eyes will catch errors that the web developers won’t see. Independent testing gives you peace of mind that nothing’s been overlooked or hidden.

I’ve tried automation and failed. How can Digivante do it any better?Digivante Dev2024-10-15T08:27:28+00:00

I’ve tried automation and failed. How can Digivante do it any better?

Triage is key. It’s one of our key strengths. We look at failed builds then run any failed automation test cases in our community, clearly highlighting false positives/negatives and explaining issues. Then you can prioritise effective fixes.

We don’t release new features that often, so why do we need a testing partner?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:16:08+00:00

We don’t release new features that often, so why do we need a testing partner?

Even if you don’t release new features often, the digital access points that people use to experience your website or app are constantly evolving. You need to be sure that everything works when a new browser update goes live or a new mobile OS is released. You need to know how your digital products respond on new devices when they launch.

I have a consultant building automation for me so why would I need to use an outsourced testing company?Digivante Dev2024-10-15T08:27:23+00:00

I have a consultant building automation for me so why would I need to use an outsourced testing company?

It depends how thorough the consultant can be. Just one person can’t usually do it all! At Digivante we’re transparent on the framework we use and how we build the scripts. We make clear which tests are automated, crowd or manual. We provide clear documentation and training for internal staff.

Why should I outsource testing when I have a QA team in house?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:17:44+00:00

Why should I outsource testing when I have a QA team in house?

Outsourcing your testing can bring economies of scale, efficiency and speed. It gives you access to a large variety of testing techniques and resources. If you have a small internal team you may not be able to do the breadth or depth of testing you really need before releasing a digital product. Outsourcing your test may save you money because you can apply the right type of testing at exactly the time you need it, without holding up development. You may be able to perform the testing earlier in the software development lifecycle too. Recruiting experienced testers can be hard. Outsourcing your testing takes that headache away.

What sort of work does an augmented team member do?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:14:10+00:00

What sort of work does an augmented team member do?

If you augment your team with a Digivante QA expert, they’ll:

conduct static (requirement) reviews
conduct Sprint (scope) reviews
write test cases
write Gherkin
manage functional testing
manage system integration testing
manage crowd-testing
identify process improvements

Does Digivante just do crowdtesting?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:23:30+00:00

Does Digivante just do crowdtesting?

No. We use crowdsourced testing for some services, like exploratory testing, executing test cases and accessibility testing. We combine human testing with automated testing, depending on the specific need. But we also support clients with usability testing, test strategy and planning through our team augmentation service. And we provide people to augment client teams, both short-term and long-term.

What does augmented teams mean in relation to QA?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:18:52+00:00

What does augmented teams mean in relation to QA?

Team augmentation in QA means supplementing your team with Digivante people led by a Digivante senior tester. You’ll increase capacity and quickly get the advantage of an experienced group of testers. The augmented team members embed themselves into your software development lifecycle and the wider businesses. They bring expertise in QA strategy and execution and can call on all Digivante resources to support your project.

Testing isn’t a priority for our businessCatherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:15:28+00:00

Testing isn’t a priority for our business

Forgive us if we say that’s a short-sighted attitude. Testing will become a very high priority for your business if you release software and digital products that frustrate customers and constrain their engagement and spending. Put QA into your software development lifecycle early so you’ll catch issues when they’re easy to resolve out of the customer and boardroom spotlight. You’ll avoid major reputational headaches for the business and safeguard your customers’ loyalty.

Is automation suitable for centre or shift right testing related to weekly or monthly releases?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:25:20+00:00

Is automation suitable for centre or shift right testing related to weekly or monthly releases?

No. We think automation brings benefits specifically in unit testing, integration and where continuous improvement/ continuous development (CI/CD) is used.

We have hundreds of issues in backlog – our dev team couldn’t cope with any moreCatherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:15:48+00:00

We have hundreds of issues in backlog – our dev team couldn’t cope with any more

An overstretched development team can be prone to making more mistakes, which incur costs and lead to even more testing. In our approach to QA, we seek to improve your capacity for dealing with software issues. The test cases we write are clear and simple to follow, even for non-tech people, so it’s easier to prioritise issues and deal with them quickly.

Should I automate everything?Digivante Dev2024-10-15T08:25:58+00:00

Should I automate everything?

No. Only automate stable entities with repeatable actions. Choose cases where there isn’t much change, to avoid higher maintenance costs and gaps in automation coverage.

What testing capabilities do you cover?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:24:38+00:00

What testing capabilities do you cover?

Our testing capabilities are listed here. We cover a broad range including regression testing, accessibility testing, test automation, usability testing and more. We provide consultancy, service management and team augmentation. We deliver crowdtesting through our global Digivante professional tester community.

My test automation framework is getting overengineered. How should I identify when to automate and when not to?Digivante Dev2024-10-15T08:26:59+00:00

My test automation framework is getting overengineered. How should I identify when to automate and when not to?

At Digivante we create the very best manual test cases and coverage. They form the building blocks for good automation. These will show clearly whether it’s beneficial to automate or not.

What is ‘push and pray’ and what are the risks of the approach?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:18:32+00:00

What is ‘push and pray’ and what are the risks of the approach?

Push and pray means a software development team rushes to release a digital product without doing enough testing. They make the product live and hope for the best. The risks are significant. If you don’t look for issues or errors before customers find them, you’ll create a lot of dissatisfaction and potentially lose customers and revenue.

Should I focus my resources purely on automating?Digivante Dev2024-10-15T08:25:39+00:00

Should I focus my resources purely on automating?

Automation is just one weapon in the QA armory. We recommend a nuanced approach: supplement automated testing with other QA approaches including planning, manual and crowd testing, user and accessibility testing. We recommend looking at the whole, not just focusing on automation alone.

How do I prevent automation test environment deterioration?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:26:18+00:00

How do I prevent automation test environment deterioration?

We recommend only automating stable areas that are easy to maintain.

Should I track what’s being automated and what isn’t?Digivante Dev2024-10-15T08:26:44+00:00

Should I track what’s being automated and what isn’t?

Yes. As well as knowing what’s being automated, you need to know the coverage achieved. That way you can identify what you need to test by other means.

How do you track the defects found during tests?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:21:11+00:00

How do you track the defects found during tests?

Each tester can raise defects on a defect report page on our central test reporting platform. This includes screenshots and video evidence, along with steps to reproduce the defect. Testers check that the defect hasn’t already been reported, so we don’t receive duplicate defect reports. Our QA managers double check the reports before releasing them to our clients.

Should I keep my automation resources separate from the rest of QA?Digivante Dev2024-10-15T08:26:31+00:00

Should I keep my automation resources separate from the rest of QA?

No. We recommend fully integrating them with the whole QA team. Ideally, use the same team for automation and crowd testing, so they’re governed by one QA process.

Will website testing disrupt my release schedule?Catherine Nottage2024-10-15T08:19:34+00:00

Will website testing disrupt my release schedule?

Not with Digivante. We work with you to understand your deadlines and constraints and plan our services to meet your targets. Crowdsourced testing can be delivered overnight and at weekends. With our large testing community and efficient techniques, we can carry out extensive testing in a shorter time. It’s not unusual for us to carry out 90 workdays of testing in 3 days, or 5 days of regression testing using traditional testing methods to just 5 hours.

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