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cumulative-regression-review

Replay prior phase smoke tests against the current staging deployment.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#quality assurance#pull request#staging#regression#smoke test#phase review
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tuvens/phased-development --skill cumulative-regression-review
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Skill: cumulative-regression-review
Source: https://github.com/tuvens/phased-development/tree/main/skills/cumulative-regression-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tuvens/phased-development --skill cumulative-regression-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents phase-boundary regressions from slipping into long-running projects by systematically replaying earlier smoke tests against the current staging deployment before a phase PR is opened or merged.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prior-phase discovery: Finds every earlier REGRESSION guide so none of the historical checks are missed.
  • Smoke-test replay: Runs each phase’s Quick Smoke Test against the deployed branch to confirm compatibility across phases.
  • Regression documentation: Records pass/fail outcomes in TEST-RESULTS.md and supports PR-body reporting for release approval.
  • Use case: A phase lead preparing a new phase PR can verify that all previous phase guarantees still hold before asking for review.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to find all prior regression guides, run their Quick Smoke Tests against the current staging deployment, and write the cumulative regression results into the phase TEST-RESULTS.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about cumulative-regression-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prevent phase-boundary regressions before merging a pull request in a multi-phase software project?▼

Prevent phase-boundary regressions by replaying prior phase smoke tests against the current staging deployment. The Skill discovers earlier REGRESSION guides, executes their Quick Smoke Tests, and records pass/fail outcomes in TEST-RESULTS.md to verify compatibility before opening or merging a phase pull request.

What is a cumulative regression review and when do I need it for staging deployments?▼

Cumulative regression review systematically replays historical phase smoke tests against a staging deployment to ensure previous phase guarantees still hold. It is needed in long-running multi-phase software projects before a phase lead opens or merges a new phase pull request.

How do I run Quick Smoke Tests from prior regression guides against my current branch?▼

Run Quick Smoke Tests by asking the assistant to discover all prior REGRESSION guides and execute their checks against the current staging deployment. The cumulative pass/fail outcomes are then documented in TEST-RESULTS.md with the canonical phase path referenced in the PR body.

Can I document regression test results for release approval in a pull request?▼

Document regression test results for release approval by writing cumulative pass/fail outcomes into TEST-RESULTS.md. The Skill supports PR-body reporting by referencing the canonical phase path, allowing engineering leaders to verify historical phase guarantees before merge.

Does cumulative regression testing work for long-running multi-phase software projects with prior phase dependencies?▼

Cumulative regression testing is designed for long-running multi-phase software projects where phase leads open phase pull requests. It discovers every earlier REGRESSION guide so no historical checks are missed, ensuring compatibility across phases before merge on staging deployments.

Why should I replay earlier phase smoke tests instead of only testing the current phase before merge?▼

Replay earlier phase smoke tests to catch phase-boundary regressions where new changes break previous phase guarantees. Testing only the current phase misses compatibility issues across phases, so replaying historical REGRESSION guides against staging ensures cumulative stability before merge.

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