Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Retrospective – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A meeting held at the end of an iteration in which the team inspects its process and identifies improvements for the next iteration.
In simple words
The regular team meeting for ‘what went well, what didn’t, what to change’.
Exam tip
Retrospectives improve the process; reviews improve the product.
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