Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Continuous Integration (CI) – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A development practice where team members integrate their work frequently, usually multiple times a day, each integration verified by an automated build and tests.
In simple words
Every code push triggers a build + automated tests so problems surface within minutes.
Exam tip
CI without automated tests is just automated building — expect trick questions.
Related terms
- Continuous Delivery (CD)The pipeline can push any commit to production, but a human clicks ‘go’.
- DevOpsDev and Ops share ownership of building, shipping and running the product — automation and CI/CD glue it together.
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
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