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Agile Test Approach – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The application of test strategy and test types within short iterations, with heavy emphasis on early involvement, automation and continuous feedback.
In simple words
Testing tailored to agile: short cycles, in-sprint automation, early involvement, whole-team quality.
Exam tip
Agile approaches always shift left AND right — not just early testing.
Related terms
- Test ApproachHow this project actually applies the organisation’s test strategy — tailored to its risks and constraints.
- Shift-Left TestingStart testing — reviews, unit tests, static analysis — as early as possible, not at the end.
- Continuous TestingEvery commit triggers tests — unit, integration, sometimes end-to-end — so risks surface within minutes.
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