regression-analysis

Identifies regression risks and impacts from code changes to produce a structured plan.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Burburton/amazing_agent_specialist --skill regression-analysis
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Skill: regression-analysis
Source: https://github.com/Burburton/amazing_agent_specialist/tree/main/.opencode/skills/tester/regression-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Burburton/amazing_agent_specialist --skill regression-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Regression analysis helps testers identify which parts of a codebase are affected by a change and design focused regression tests to prevent regressions, improving release confidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Maps direct, indirect, and potential impact surfaces across code, tests, and data layers.
  • Analyzes risk using change scope, historical patterns, and bugfix context to prioritize testing efforts.
  • Produces root-cause-aware regression plans with scope, test cases, untested areas, and rationale for follow-up actions.

Quick Start

Provide the changed files and artifacts to the regression-analysis engine, then run regression planning to generate a structured plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about regression-analysis

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

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How do I plan focused regression tests from code changes?

Regression test planning identifies direct, indirect, and potential impact surfaces from code changes to produce a structured plan with test cases and rationale. It maps change scope and historical patterns to guide testing efforts and improve release confidence.

What is regression risk analysis in software testing?

Regression risk analysis evaluates code change impacts across multiple layers using change scope, historical patterns, and bugfix context. It prioritizes testing efforts by identifying affected areas and returning a structured analysis with risk assessment and explicit untested areas.

How do I analyze indirect impact surfaces when fixing a bug?

Analyze indirect impact surfaces by providing changed files and artifacts to the regression analysis engine. It evaluates bugfix context and historical patterns to map dependencies, producing a root-cause-aware regression plan that highlights affected code, tests, and data layers.

Can regression analysis identify untested areas after a code change?

Yes, regression analysis explicitly returns untested areas alongside the structured regression plan. By evaluating change scope and potential impact surfaces, it highlights specific regions lacking test coverage and provides rationale for required follow-up testing actions.

What is the best way to prioritize regression testing efforts?

Prioritize regression testing by applying risk analysis using change scope, historical patterns, and bugfix context. This approach maps direct and indirect impact surfaces, producing a focused regression plan that targets high-risk areas and improves overall release confidence.

Does regression analysis require specific dependencies or test frameworks?

No specific dependencies or test frameworks are required. You provide the changed files and artifacts to the regression analysis engine, which processes the inputs independently to generate a structured regression plan with test cases and impact summaries.