Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Technical Debt – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy or quick solution now instead of a better approach that would take longer.
In simple words
Shortcuts in code that cost you extra time later to fix or work around.
Exam tip
High technical debt slows delivery and often shows up as flaky tests.
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