Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Dark Launch – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The practice of releasing new functionality to production without exposing it to end users, in order to test in the real environment.
In simple words
Ship the code live but keep it hidden so you can test it in production without users seeing it.
Exam tip
Combine with feature flags to switch on gradually per user segment.
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