Chapter 5 – Test Management
Release Management – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The process of planning, scheduling, and controlling a software build through different stages and environments.
In simple words
The end-to-end process for moving software from dev to production.
Exam tip
Modern release management is highly automated via CI/CD pipelines.
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