New year, new test strategy: Resolutions for better functional testing in 2026

January is perfect for testing improvements. There’s something about turning the calendar to a fresh year that makes us want to improve everything. Here’s a…

January is perfect for testing improvements. There’s something about turning the calendar to a fresh year that makes us want to improve everything. Here’s a resolution that matters—fixing what’s broken in your functional testing process.

January gives you a natural checkpoint. Q4 is behind you, budgets are refreshed, and you’ve got a whole year ahead to make meaningful changes. The testing challenges you faced last year don’t just magically disappear, but 2026 can be different if you’re willing to tackle the real problems head-on.

Here are five resolutions that will genuinely transform your testing process for the new year.

Resolution 1: Automate repetitive regression tests ...