‘Fix One Software Bug, Create Three More’ Syndrome — Part 4: Why is this syndrome still unresolved at many software teams?

Mostly human factors.

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In this article series:

• Part 1: Symptoms and Consequences
• Part 2: Why is it happening? *
• Part 3: Solution: Automated End-to-End (UI) Regression Testing
• Part 4: Why is this syndrome still unresolved?

Readers who have followed the previous three parts will likely agree with the following points:

• The “Fix One Bug, Create Three More” syndrome is real and does happen often.
• It’s costly, not just in time and money, but also in ways like frustrating customers and lowering team morale.
• Automated end-to-end (UI) regression testing is an effective antidote.

Yet, most software teams still do nothing about it.

In this article, I’ll explain the reasons why this syndrome remains unresolved, based on my observations across numerous IT companies over the past two decades.

1. Neglect of Software Testing Overall