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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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