Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Testing in Production – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The practice of validating software behavior in the live production environment using techniques such as feature flags, canary releases and observability.
In simple words
Push code to real users behind flags, watch metrics and roll back fast if something breaks.
Exam tip
Shift-right practice; requires strong observability, canaries and feature flags to be safe.
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