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quality gate

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Official ISTQB Definition

A milestone at which a decision about proceeding to the next phase is taken based on predefined quality criteria.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

A checkpoint that work must pass before proceeding.

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Look Closer

Criteria that must be met to move to the next phase.

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The Bottom Line

Go/no-go decision points based on quality metrics.

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