Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
DevOps – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An organizational approach aiming to create synergy by getting development and operations to work together to achieve a set of goals.
In simple words
Dev and Ops share ownership of building, shipping and running the product — automation and CI/CD glue it together.
Exam tip
CTFL v4.0 covers DevOps as an SDLC context; expect questions on continuous testing’s role in the pipeline.
Related terms
- Continuous TestingEvery commit triggers tests — unit, integration, sometimes end-to-end — so risks surface within minutes.
- Shift-Left TestingStart testing — reviews, unit tests, static analysis — as early as possible, not at the end.
- Test AutomationLetting tools do the repetitive parts of testing — usually execution, but also data generation and reporting.
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