defect prevention
📘 CTAL-TA
📙 CTAL-TM
Official ISTQB Definition
The measures that reduce the likelihood of recurrence of defects in work products and limit the propagation of defects in subsequent work products.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Activities aimed at stopping defects from being introduced in the first place.
Look Closer
Proactive measures to avoid bugs rather than just finding them later.
The Bottom Line
Learning from past defects to improve processes and prevent recurrence.
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