Book excerpt: This book aims at providing the necessary knowledge in understanding the concepts of software testing and software quality assurance so that you can take any internationally recognized software testing / quality assurance certification examination and come out with flying colors. Also, equipped with this knowledge, you can do a great job as a testing and quality assurance professional in your career and contribute in developing reliable software for different applications, which in turn improves the quality of life of everyone on this earth.· Introduction· Software Development Life Cycle and Quality Assurance· Fundamentals of Testing· Testing Levels and Types· Static Testing Techniques· Dynamic Testing and Test Case Design Techniques· Managing the Testing Process· Software Testing Tools· Code of Ethics for Software Professionals