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WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) – ISTQB Definition

Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team

Official ISTQB Definition

A SAFe prioritization technique that ranks work by cost of delay divided by job size.

In simple words

Do the shortest, most valuable work first.

Exam tip

WSJF is the SAFe Program Increment prioritization method.

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