From the threads: AI for regression testing – Myth, risk or smart move?
Automated regression testing is essential in today’s fast-moving ERP environments. But with automation reaching maturity, the question on everyone’s mind is whether AI is the future of regression testing.
We took a look at two Reddit threads, r/softwaretesting and r/QualityAssurance, to unpack what the QA and developer community really thinks about the role of AI in regression testing. Some of the comments show valid concerns, others reflect outdated assumptions, and a few even highlight great opportunities.
In this blog, we explore some concerns we encountered on the topic and how Fortude, with our AI-powered testing platform, Fortest, is changing the game.
AI doesn’t understand your domain
This user seems to have a fair concern. Many AI tools on the market are built generically. They lack the domain expertise and ERP-specific context needed to create meaningful regression tests.
But this is exactly where Fortest stands apart.
Unlike generic AI tools, Fortest is designed for complex ERP and enterprise application ecosystems, including Infor and Microsoft Dynamics 365. It is built with an understanding of the workflows, data structures, and business rules that drive these platforms.
AI is selectively helpful
” AI can generate a plan, or a scenario, but they’ll be useful for trivial cases only. I haven’t seen a convincing example for a non-trivial case yet.”
— Formal-Laffa, r/softwaretesting
Here again, the experience is valid, but it stems from using tools that generate tests without understanding context. Auto-generated scripts without human alignment or system-specific tuning often result in broken logic and high maintenance overhead.
With Fortest’s Auto Script Generation, we tackle this differently:
- Business analysts describe processes in plain English.
- Fortest uses Natural Language Processing to understand the logic and translate it into ERP-specific test scripts.
- These scripts are optimized for ERP and enterprise application flows across Infor, Dynamics 365, and other complex systems.
What Reddit users miss here is that not all AI-generated test scripts are created equally. It’s not about AI versus human, it’s about smart AI guided by real-world business logic. That’s what Fortest delivers.
AI can’t keep up with UI changes
Users also experience frustration with AI that breaks every time the UI changes as this means manual maintenance needs to be conducted. This is a classic frustration that comes with regression testing. Even the most well-structured scripts can become fragile when minor UI tweaks disrupt locators or input fields.
Fortest solves this with AI-powered self-healing.
Here’s how it works:
- During test execution, Fortest identifies if a test failure is caused by a functional issue or a cosmetic/UI change.
- If it detects a changed locator or renamed field, it uses pattern recognition and contextual AI to adapt in real time.
- The test script updates itself, with no human intervention needed.
This is not a feature every tool offers, and it’s definitely not mentioned in the Reddit threads. But it’s one of the most powerful real-world AI use cases in enterprise QA.
AI in its current state should never replace a person
At Fortude, we agree to an extent with this user and strongly disagree with AI replacing QA teams. Rather we believe in amplifying them.
Fortest is designed to assist, not override. AI helps generate test scripts faster, identifies risks earlier, and keeps regression suites stable across releases. But the human QA lead is always part of the process, making strategic decisions, validating flows, and driving quality outcomes.
Test automation doesn’t mention what changes in every release
This is another area where Fortest proves Reddit wrong.
Our Vulnerability Assessment Agent capability uses a multi-agent AI framework to:
- Analyze release notes and updates automatically
- Compare changes against customer-specific configurations
- Generate impact summaries and auto-create Jira tickets
- Assign tasks for resolution and regression validation
Whether it’s Infor, Dynamics 365, or other enterprise systems, teams using Fortest see an 80–90% reduction in release analysis time.
This isn’t hypothetical, it’s happening today.
Why Fortest’s AI works (when others fail)
Reddit’s concerns highlight a truth: AI can be risky when implemented generically or without business context. That’s why Fortest doesn’t just bolt AI onto existing test automation. It’s built with AI at its core, designed specifically for enterprise ERP testing.
Key differentiators:
- Built for enterprise ERPs: Fortest understands end-to-end flows, not just generic app logic.
- AI + human Collaboration: Testers and analysts guide the AI.
- Self-healing: Keeps tests stable across UI changes.
- Release vulnerabilities: Makes change impact analysis faster and more accurate.
Myth, risk, or smart move?
The Reddit threads give us valuable insight into the real fears and expectations surrounding AI in regression testing. And they raise important questions.
But here’s our take: AI for regression testing is a smart move, but only if you do it right.
At Fortude, we’re helping global businesses automate their regression testing with confidence. Fortest combines AI, automation, and domain-specific intelligence to:
- Accelerate test creation
- Reduce maintenance effort
- Improve test reliability
- Streamline release analysis
If you’re unsure about trusting AI with your QA process, start with a tool that understands your system. Start with Fortest.
Designed for complex enterprise environments, Fortest blends AI, automation, and deep process understanding. It helps QA teams cut regression cycles by 90%, scripting time by 50%, and ensures they are release-ready, every time.
Curious? Request a demo or talk to our automation specialists and see how Fortest can transform your QA strategy.
FAQs
Yes, AI can be highly reliable for regression testing when it’s built with strong domain knowledge and a deep understanding of business logic. Generic AI often struggles because it can’t interpret ERP workflows or complex dependencies, but Fortest is designed specifically for enterprise systems. It uses ERP-aware intelligence to generate accurate tests, validate end-to-end processes, and reduce false failures, making AI not only reliable but consistently dependable in real-world enterprise environments.
Absolutely, test maintenance is one of the biggest challenges in automated regression testing, especially when frequent UI or configuration changes cause scripts to break. Fortest’s AI-powered self-healing identifies when failures are caused by cosmetic or structural changes and automatically updates locators, field mappings, and workflow steps. This minimizes manual rework, reduces tester workload, and keeps regression suites stable and reusable, even across rapid release cycles and evolving ERP interfaces.
Fortest stands out because it’s purpose-built for enterprise ERP ecosystems rather than functioning as a generic test automation tool. It understands the multi-layered workflows, data structures, and business rules of systems like Infor and Dynamics 365. With features like AI-driven script generation, self-healing, release impact analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation, Fortest delivers accuracy and stability at a level most AI tools cannot match, making it uniquely effective for enterprise-grade testing.
No, AI won’t replace QA testers, and Fortest is built with that philosophy in mind. Instead of taking over QA roles, it automates repetitive, time-consuming tasks like script generation, maintenance, and regression execution so testers can focus on higher-value work. This includes risk analysis, test strategy, exploratory testing, and ensuring overall quality. Fortest enhances the capabilities of QA teams, enabling them to work faster, smarter, and more strategically rather than substituting human expertise.
Fortest is ideal for organizations running complex enterprise applications such as Infor, Dynamics 365, or other systems with large, evolving regression suites. If your team struggles with long test cycles, frequent script breakage, heavy maintenance, or slow release validation, Fortest can deliver immediate value. It’s specifically engineered for ERP workflows, so you’ll benefit most if accuracy, scalability, and domain intelligence are critical to your testing needs.
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