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reinforcement learning

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Official ISTQB Definition

A type of machine learning where an agent learns to make decisions by taking actions in an environment to maximize cumulative reward.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

AI that learns through trial and error - testing must cover the reward system and long-term behavior.

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Look Closer

Systems that learn by doing, requiring simulation environments to safely test learning over many iterations.

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The Bottom Line

AI trained like a game player, where testers must verify the reward function doesn't encourage bad behavior.

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