A software regression is a software bug which makes a feature stop working after a certain event (system upgrade, system patching, daylight saving time switch, etc.) A software bug is an error, flaw, mistake, failure, or fault in a computer program that prevents it from behaving as intended (e. ... A software release is to create a new version of the system or program and release it to the user community. ...

Very often an encompassed bug fix included in a patch causes the regression. An encompassed bug fix is a software bug fix which is not the main objective of a software patch but rather the side-effect of it. ... A software release is to create a new version of the system or program and release it to the user community. ...

A comprehensive test plan has to cover this possibility before releasing any software patch. A test plan is a systematic approach to testing a system such as a machine or software. ... A software release is to create a new version of the system or program and release it to the user community. ...

One approach to avoiding this kind of problem is Regression Testing Regression testing is any type of software testing which seeks to uncover regression bugs. ...