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QA Fundamentals: Your Complete Guide to Software Testing
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Module 1
Welcome to the World of QA
What Is Quality Assurance? (and Why It'S Not Just 'Finding Bugs')
A Day in the Life of a QA Engineer
The QA Mindset: Thinking Like a Tester
QA Career Paths: Where Can Testing Take You?
Module 1 Quiz: QA Basics
Module 2
Understanding the Software Development Lifecycle
SDLC Explained: From Idea to Launch
Waterfall Model: the Traditional Approach
Testing in Each SDLC Phase
The Cost of Bugs: Why Test Early?
SDLC Models Cheatsheet
Module 2 Quiz: SDLC Mastery
Module 3
Agile and Scrum for QA
Welcome to Agile: Why Speed Matters
Scrum 101: Sprints, Stories, and Standups
The QA Role in Agile Teams
Lab: Your First Sprint Simulation
Kanban for QA: an Alternative Approach
Agile & Scrum Terminology Cheatsheet
Module 3 Quiz: Agile QA Champion
Module 4
Types of Testing: The Complete Overview
Functional vs Non-Functional Testing
Testing Levels: From Units to System
Black Box vs White Box Testing
Smoke Testing and Sanity Testing
Regression Testing: Catching the Sneaky Bugs
Testing Types Cheatsheet
Module 4 Quiz: Testing Types Expert
Module 5
Test Design Techniques
Why We Need Test Design Techniques
Equivalence Partitioning: Smart Testing
Boundary Value Analysis: Edge Cases Matter
Lab: Applying EP and BVA to a Login Form
Decision Tables: Testing Complex Rules
State Transition Testing
Test Design Techniques Cheatsheet
Module 5 Quiz: Test Design Master
Module 6
Test Documentation: Cases, Plans, and Reports
Why Documentation Matters in QA
Anatomy of a Perfect Test Case
Writing Clear Test Steps (That Anyone Can Follow)
Lab: Write Your First Test Cases
Test Plans: the Big Picture
Test Summary Reports: Telling the Story
Test Case Template Cheatsheet
Module 6 Quiz: Documentation Pro
Module 7
Bug Reporting and Defect Management
What Makes a Good Bug Report?
Bug Report Anatomy: Every Field Explained
Severity vs Priority: What'S the Difference?
The Bug Lifecycle: From New to Closed
Lab: Write Bug Reports for Real Defects
Common Bug Report Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Bug Report Template Cheatsheet
Module 7 Quiz: Bug Reporting Expert
Module 8
QA Tools and Test Management
The QA Toolbox: Categories of Tools
Test Management With TestRail and Alternatives
Bug Tracking With Jira
Lab: Set up Your First Test Suite in a Tool
Browser DevTools for QA
QA Tools Comparison Cheatsheet
Module 8 Quiz: Tools and Platforms
Module 9
Soft Skills and Career Success
Communication Skills for QA
Working With Developers: Building Bridges
Stakeholder Management for QA
Time Management and Prioritization
Building Your QA Portfolio and Resume
QA Interview Preparation Tips
Soft Skills Cheatsheet
Final Course Quiz: QA Fundamentals Master
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The Cost of Bugs: Why Test Early?
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What You'll Learn
Introduction
The Bug Cost Multiplication Rule
Famous Bug Disasters (And What They Cost)
Shift-Left Testing: The Money-Saving Strategy
Prevention Over Cure: The QA Mindset
Real-World Example
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Quick Checklist
10-Minute Practice Task
Done Criteria
Job-Ready Scenario (Entry-Level)
Interview Talk Track (30 Seconds)
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