Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Author (Review) – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
The person who created the work product that is being reviewed.
In simple words
The person whose document or code is under review.
Exam tip
The author accepts or rejects the change requests but does not lead the meeting.
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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