Baseline testing establishes a clear and reliable foundation for validating software behavior over time. By capturing expected results at a specific point, teams create a benchmark that represents the acceptable state of the system. This benchmark can include functional outputs, API responses, performance metrics, or stability indicators, depending on what aspects of the system need to be monitored.As software changes are introduced, baseline testing enables teams to compare current results against the original reference. This comparison helps quickly identify regressions, unexpected behavior, or performance degradation caused by new code, configuration updates, or infrastructure changes. Without a baseline, such deviations can be difficult to detect, especially in complex or fast-moving environments.Baseline testing is particularly effective when integrated into automated workflows. Running baseline comparisons as part of CI/CD pipelines ensures that every change is validated against known expectations before progressing further. This reduces release risk and improves confidence that updates do not unintentionally alter system behavior.By providing a stable point of comparison, baseline testing supports informed decision-making, smoother releases, and long-term reliability as software systems continue to evolve.
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