An approach for regression testing of database applications in incremental development settings

Abstract

In an iterative and incremental development environment software regression testing plays an important role; it helps to ensure the reliability in the building process of a software product. The optimization of a regression test depends on the size of the test suite to be executed. Regression testing helps to verify existing modifications (fixing bugs) or verify new features added to a software product. When regression testing is applied to database applications it is necessary to consider aspects of the database along with the product code in order to guarantee a proper verification of the product. In this paper we present an approach for conducting regression tests on database applications under an iterative and incremental development setting.