Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Continuous Delivery (CD) – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A software development approach in which software is built, tested and released in short cycles so that it can be reliably released at any time.
In simple words
The pipeline can push any commit to production, but a human clicks ‘go’.
Exam tip
Continuous Delivery makes release possible; Continuous Deployment does it automatically.
Related terms
- Continuous DeploymentEvery green build goes straight to real users, no manual approval.
- Continuous Integration (CI)Every code push triggers a build + automated tests so problems surface within minutes.
- DevOpsDev and Ops share ownership of building, shipping and running the product — automation and CI/CD glue it together.
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