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📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A transfer of control between two consecutive nodes in the control flow graph of a test item.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
A point in code where execution can take different paths.
Look Closer
An if/else or switch statement that creates alternative flows.
The Bottom Line
A decision point that determines which code runs next.
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