Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Author – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
The person who created the work product being reviewed.
In simple words
Whoever wrote the document or code under review.
Exam tip
The author fixes defects found in review but does not lead the meeting in formal inspection.
Related terms
- ReviewSomeone reads or discusses a document (requirements, code, test cases) to find problems before running the software.
- ModeratorThe person who runs the review meeting, keeps discussion on track and ensures the process is followed.
- ReviewerAnyone in the review meeting whose job is to find and describe defects.
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