Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Walkthrough – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A type of review in which the author leads members of the review team through a work product and the members ask questions and make comments about possible issues.
In simple words
The author walks the team through the document while others ask questions and spot defects.
Exam tip
Walkthrough is author-led and informal — great for knowledge sharing and finding logic issues.
Related terms
- ReviewSomeone reads or discusses a document (requirements, code, test cases) to find problems before running the software.
- Technical ReviewPeers with technical expertise review a work product to agree it is technically sound.
- InspectionThe most formal review type — trained moderator, defined roles, entry/exit criteria, metrics collected.
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