Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Pipeline as Code – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The practice of defining CI/CD pipelines in version-controlled files rather than through a UI.
In simple words
The pipeline lives in your repo as a YAML or DSL file.
Exam tip
Enables review, rollback, and reuse of pipeline logic.
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