ISO IEC TR 29119-6-2021 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC TR 29119-6:2021 — Software and systems engineering — Software testing — Part 6: Guidelines for the use of ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 (all parts) in agile projects. This technical report offers guidance and mappings to help apply the 29119 series within agile life cycles and for teams transitioning between traditional and agile approaches.

Abstract

This technical report provides guidance for applying ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 (all parts) in agile projects. It describes mappings between 29119 processes, documentation and techniques and common agile practices and roles (for example Scrum roles), and is intended for testers, test managers, business analysts, product owners, Scrum masters and developers involved in agile projects. The guidance is informative and intended to be tailored to project context rather than prescriptive.

General information

• Status: Published (Technical Report).
• Publication date: 15 July 2021 (edition 1, 2021-07).
• Publisher: Joint ISO/IEC publication (developed by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7).
• ICS / categories: 35.080 (Software).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (first edition, 2021).
• Number of pages: 45 pages.

Scope

The report aims to help teams and organisations apply the entire ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 series in agile contexts. It maps 29119 process elements, test documentation items and test techniques to agile roles, events and artefacts, and gives guidance on tailoring documentation, integrating testing into iterations/continuous delivery, and using appropriate automation and traceability practices for agile lifecycles. The document is informative (guidance) rather than normative.

Key topics and requirements

• Mapping of 29119 test processes and work products to agile roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner, developers, testers) and ceremonies.
• Guidance on tailoring test documentation for agile — lightweight, incrementally maintained artefacts and minimal necessary traceability.
• Integrating testing into iterations, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, and continuous testing practices.
• Recommendations for combining risk-based testing with agile prioritisation and backlog-driven work.
• Advice on test automation, including how 29119 test techniques and the keyword-driven testing part can be leveraged within agile teams.
• Tailoring and scaling suggestions for organisations moving between waterfall and agile or adopting hybrid lifecycles.

Typical use and users

Primary users include testers, test managers, QA leads, developers, product owners, Scrum masters and business analysts. Typical uses: guiding how to adapt 29119 test processes and artefacts for agile teams; informing QA practices when an organisation transitions from traditional to agile lifecycles; supporting regulated projects that must demonstrate auditable test evidence while using agile methods.

Related standards

Part of the ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 series (Parts 1–5 cover concepts & definitions, test processes, test documentation, test techniques and keyword-driven testing). Other related publications include ISO/IEC 25010 (product quality models) for quality characteristics and other ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7 outputs. For an overview of the 29119 series and its parts, consult the series catalogue.

Keywords

29119, ISO/IEC, software testing, agile testing, test processes, test documentation, test techniques, continuous testing, test automation, keyword-driven testing, Scrum mapping, tailoring.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC TR 29119-6:2021 is a technical report providing guidance on using the ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 software testing standards in agile projects; it is an informative guide (not a prescriptive international standard) published jointly by ISO and IEC.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mappings between 29119 processes, documentation and techniques and agile practices and roles, guidance for tailoring test artefacts for iterative delivery, integration of testing into CI/CD and recommendations for automation and risk-based prioritisation in agile contexts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Testers, test managers, QA leads, developers, Scrum masters, product owners, business analysts and organisations that need to align formal test practices with agile delivery models.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This is the first edition, published 15 July 2021. As of 2 March 2026 no later edition or formal supersession of ISO/IEC TR 29119-6:2021 was found in the ISO/IEC catalogue; users should check the ISO or national standards body catalogue for any updates after that date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 family of software testing standards (Parts 1–5 are the normative/standards parts; Part 6 is guidance for agile projects).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Agile testing, 29119, test processes, test documentation, test techniques, test automation, continuous testing, Scrum mapping, tailoring.