Automation of regression testing

This study is primarily focused on software testing, especially on regression tests and their automation. The main objective is to introduce and verify a novel procedure for implementation and automation of software regression testing. Specific objectives include putting regression testing into the context of other types of tests applied to software testing, introduction of a novel Methodology for analysis of automation of regression tests, introduction of a novel Methodology for analysis of implementation of regression tests, practical verification of the applicability of both methodologies on a real project and a suggestion of how to adapt these methodologies on the basis of practical usage. The theoretical part of this study summarizes the basic theory of software testing, decomposing it in detail, and introducing its various levels, types and categories. It also presents the field of test automation, explains its advantages and disadvantages and introduces an overview of test types, which are generally recommended for automation. More attention is paid to regression testing and its prerequisites and potential for automation. The practical part of this study consists of the proposition of two methodologies, explaining their usage in a particular practical project and focuses on the evaluation of success of practical utilization of both methodologies. Based on this evaluation, these methodologies are consequently extended. Outputs of the study are also extended variants of Methodology for analysis of automation of regression tests and Methodology for analysis of implementation of regression tests, which are available for usage on other practical projects