Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Monitoring – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
The continuous collection and analysis of information about a system in operation to detect issues, measure performance and inform decisions.
In simple words
Watching logs, metrics and traces from the live system to catch problems fast.
Exam tip
Monitoring is a core shift-right practice.
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