Regression testing is one of the most critical parts of the release cycle. It confirms that the new code works, and that old features still behave the way users expect.
But here’s the catch: regression testing always comes in late. And without structure, it gets messy fast with unclear scope and scattered test cases. That means high chances of missing critical flows.
The Regression Testing Starter Kit is built to solve that. It’s a simple Excel template that helps you plan, select, and track your regression tests all in one place.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through:
If you're looking to bring clarity and speed to your testing cycles, this kit is for you.
Let’s get started.
Every QA team has been there. The sprint is closing, the build arrives, and testing begins when everyone is already running out of time. Regression testing becomes a race against the clock even when the intent is to ensure stability before release.
When the team doesn’t have a single source of truth for what changed, what to retest, or what to prioritize, regression testing starts to stretch endlessly. People test everything just to be safe, but still feel uncertain about coverage.
That’s why you need the Regression Testing Starter Kit. It’s a simple Excel-based tool that turns scattered efforts into an organized workflow. You can see exactly what needs attention, assign priorities, and keep every result traceable from change to test to defect.
Regression testing is the process of re-running test cases to confirm that recent code updates still allow existing features to work correctly. It ensures that new changes add value without affecting what already performs well.
Think of it like a safety net for your application. Each time developers push an update, testers run a set of regression tests to check that the product still behaves as expected. It’s how QA teams preserve reliability while keeping development fast.
Before every release, regression testing plays a vital role. It verifies that both new and old functions align with business expectations. When done consistently, it builds confidence that every update will perform smoothly in production.
Using a checklist is better than flying blind. Yet a checklist alone can still leave you unsure of what to test next. That’s where a structured kit comes in.
With the Regression Testing Starter Kit you get a unified framework for traceability, prioritisation and reporting. You move from wondering what to test to executing knowing you’re covering what matters most.
When you adopt a full kit instead of a static checklist you spend less time debating what to test and more time actually testing. Your regression cycles become faster, clearer and more outcome‑driven.
The Regression Testing Starter Kit is organized into key tabs so your testing process becomes transparent, structured and efficient.
Each tab in this Excel tool supports the end‑to‑end process of regression testing: from change intake to test selection, to execution, to defect review and insights. When you use the kit you’re not just tracking tests. You’re managing your regression testing lifecycle.
In short, the structure of the starter kit gives you alignment, visibility and speed. You’ll spend less time managing logistics and more time executing meaningful regression tests.
You’ve downloaded the Regression Testing Starter Kit. Now let’s walk through exactly how to use it with clarity and purpose.
💡 Tip: Stick to the color codes. They speed up standup reviews and help others scan results without digging through the logs.
Once you’ve gone through the cycle a few times, the kit becomes second nature. You’ll reduce confusion, shorten test cycles, and know exactly where your release stands.
Most test templates help you record things. The Regression Testing Starter Kit helps you decide.
It guides you from intent to test selection to reporting. Each part of the kit exists for a reason. Each tab drives decisions. There’s no fluff. Only structured actions that reduce guesswork and bring clarity fast.
The best part is how the logic flows. You start by thinking through the change. The kit then connects that change to priority-weighted test cases. It auto-maps them to related user stories. You test, log results, and report. The entire QA lifecycle is contained in one place.
If you’ve made it this far, the only thing left to do is try the kit yourself.
The Regression Testing Starter Kit is ready-to-use out of the box. No account needed. No setup required. It opens in Excel and works right away.
Plan smarter. Pick tests based on change type and risk. Track results. Link defects. Visualize coverage and automation in one place. Everything you’ve seen in this article is already built in.
Whether you’re shipping daily or preparing for a major release, this kit makes regression testing a smoother, more predictable process.
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Once you’ve implemented the Regression Testing Starter Kit, there are more tools that can help streamline your QA workflow even further.
These templates are built with the same goal in mind: making manual testing, automation, and test planning faster and easier for everyone on the team.
Each one complements your regression testing strategy. Together, they build a complete system for test planning, execution, and reporting.