Advanced – Non-Functional Testing
Test Trophy – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A modern testing model emphasising static analysis, many integration tests, some unit tests, and few end-to-end tests.
In simple words
Kent C. Dodds' variant of the pyramid that puts integration testing in the middle spotlight.
Exam tip
Popular in front-end testing where integration gives the best confidence per test.
Related terms
- Test PyramidLots of cheap unit tests, some integration tests, few slow UI tests.
- Integration TestingAfter units work alone, you plug them together and check the seams — API calls, data hand-offs, contracts.
- Static AnalysisTools scan source code, models or documents to find defects without running the software.
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