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Release Planning – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The activity in agile projects that establishes a rough sequence and content of releases.
In simple words
Deciding which features go in which release across several sprints.
Exam tip
Release planning happens above sprint planning and drives long-term test planning.
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