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Increment – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A piece of working software that adds to previously created increments and, together with them, forms a whole that satisfies a customer need.
In simple words
The working, tested, potentially shippable piece of product delivered at the end of a sprint.
Exam tip
An increment must meet the Definition of Done to count.
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