root cause analysis
🏃 CT-ATLaS
📘 CTAL-TA
Official ISTQB Definition
An analysis technique aimed at identifying the root causes of defects.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Investigating why a defect occurred to find the underlying cause, not just symptoms.
Look Closer
Digging deeper to find the real reason behind problems so they don't recur.
The Bottom Line
The detective work of tracing a bug back to its origin to prevent similar issues.
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