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Regression testing ensures that code changes do not introduce new defects into existing functionality.
Related terms: automated testing, code coverage, CI/CD pipeline, test impact analysis
A software development team runs regression tests after each code change to ensure that new features do not introduce defects or disrupt existing functionality.
An e-commerce website conducts regression testing before a major release to verify that core shopping cart functionality remains intact.