What is regression testing, and when do you perform it? Can you explain your roles and responsibilities in your organization? What are your day-to-day activities? What is the test pyramid? How do you prioritize tasks? Have you been able to handle multitasking? How do you report? What is the bug life cycle?

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Regression testing is the process of retesting software to ensure that new code changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.

Perform regression testing after code changes to ensure no new bugs were introduced
Roles include creating test plans, executing test cases, reporting bugs, and collaborating with developers
Day-to-day activities involve running tests, analyzing results, and communicating with team members
Test pyramid refers to the distribution of different types of tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
Prioritize tasks based on impact, risk, and deadlines
Handle multitasking by organizing tasks and setting priorities
Report bugs using a bug tracking system like Jira
Bug life cycle includes stages like New, Assigned, In Progress, Resolved, and Closed

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