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You are preparing QA coverage for a new software release of a clinical application. The release includes a mix of bug fixes, UI changes, workflow updates, and a backend service change. You cannot run every possible test before the release window, so you need to decide what to test first and what can be deferred without creating unacceptable product or patient-safety risk.
What kind of tests do you prioritize for a new software release, and how do you decide that order?