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Iteration – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A time-boxed period during which working software is developed. Iterations typically last one to four weeks.
In simple words
A fixed-length development cycle that delivers a working increment (a.k.a. sprint in Scrum).
Exam tip
Iteration = generic; sprint = Scrum-specific.
Related terms
- SprintA short timebox in which the team delivers a working piece of the product.
- Iterative Development ModelYou build the product in loops, learning and refining each time, instead of one big waterfall.
- IncrementThe working, tested, potentially shippable piece of product delivered at the end of a sprint.
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