RefactorModifying existing code without altering its external behavior
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A change made to the internal structure of software to make it easier to understand and cheaper to modify without changing its observable behavior
RegressionThe act of reverting to a less developed state
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In software, regression is an unintended consequence of changes in software development which cause software functionality to degrade or fail
AutomationRunning a procedure independently
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In software, it's the use of systems or computer software to perform tasks that were originally performed manually
IterativeProgressive repetition of a process to achieve results
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In software, an iterative process is one that makes progress through successive refinement
Test caseA specific scenario to establish whether a software system is working correctly
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In software testing, a test case is a specification of the inputs, execution conditions, and expected results that define a single test to be executed to achieve a particular software testing objective