Advanced track
Testing and Release Checklist | Decoding VBA
Verify macros on copies, document assumptions, and ship with a rollback plan.
Goal
Treat VBA like production code: test edge cases, document sheet names, and keep a backup path.
Checklist
- Run on a copy of the production workbook first.
- Test empty sheets, single-row sheets, and max-volume sheets.
- Confirm error handlers restore
ScreenUpdating,Calculation, andEnableEvents. - Document required sheet names and button locations in a
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Debug tip
Use the Immediate Window (Ctrl + G) to inspect variables:
Debug.Print reportRow.StatusYou have completed the Advanced track
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