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Test pyramid

A model showing that lower test levels (e.g. unit tests) should have many fast, isolated tests, with fewer slower tests at higher levels.

Syllabus chapters: 5

Sources: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus 4.0.1 and the official ISTQB® Glossary. Glossary content © International Software Testing Qualifications Board; source: glossary.istqb.org.

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