Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) Fundamentals

This course is part of Software Testing and Quality Engineering Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 3 modules in this course

Welcome to Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) Fundamentals, a foundational course that introduces how software testing ensures quality and reliability in modern software development.

This course covers core testing concepts, testing levels and types, test planning, defect management, and debugging fundamentals. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Explain why software testing is essential for quality and risk reduction -Identify common testing levels, types, and techniques -Apply basic test planning and test case design practices -Report and analyze software defects using standard workflows -Use structured debugging techniques to support quality delivery Through guided demos and practical examples, you will design and execute test cases, log and triage defects, and debug issues in a sample application using industry-standard tools. These activities help bridge the gap between testing theory and real-world practice. This is a beginner-friendly course for aspiring software testers, QA engineers, developers, and anyone looking to build a strong foundation in software testing and debugging. No prior testing experience is required; basic familiarity with software development concepts is sufficient.

In this module, learners will discover why testing is essential, how defects impact product quality, and how testing fits into modern development models. They will explore key testing types, methodologies, and real-world scenarios, and learn how early testing practices like Shift Left improve quality and reduce rework.

What's included

17 videos5 readings4 assignments

17 videos Total 69 minutes

Course Introduction 4 minutes
Why Testing Matters in Software Development 5 minutes
Software Defects and Risks 4 minutes
Testing Roles and Responsibilities in Modern Teams 4 minutes
Testing Methodologies Overview 3 minutes
Waterfall and Agile Testing Methodologies 4 minutes
Shift Left Testing 4 minutes
Functional and Non-Functional Testing 5 minutes
Unit, Integration, and System Testing 4 minutes
Regression and End-to-End Testing 5 minutes
Exploratory Testing Techniques 4 minutes
Demonstration: Functional and Regression Testing on a Sample Application 4 minutes
Fundamentals of Test Planning and Strategy 4 minutes
Software Test Estimation 3 minutes
Risk-Based and Effort-Based Test Estimation 4 minutes
Writing Effective Test Cases and Scenarios 5 minutes
Demonstration: Writing Effective Test Cases 4 minutes

5 readings Total 45 minutes

Welcome to Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) Fundamentals 10 minutes
Exploring Real-World Testing Scenarios Across Development Models 10 minutes
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) 10 minutes
Case Study: “How Poor Test Planning Led to Delayed Releases” 10 minutes
Summary of Foundations of Software Testing 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 33 minutes

Knowledge Check: Foundations of Software Testing 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Core Concepts and Testing Fundamentals 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Testing Levels, Types, and Techniques 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Test Planning and Design 6 minutes

In this module, learners will understand how defects are identified, reported, and tracked through the bug lifecycle. They will learn to write effective bug reports, apply triage and prioritization techniques, and use quality metrics. The module also introduces practical debugging strategies and tools to help diagnose and resolve common issues efficiently.

What's included

9 videos3 readings3 assignments

9 videos Total 40 minutes

Bug Life Cycle and Tracking Systems 4 minutes
Writing Effective Bug Reports 5 minutes
Defect Triage, Prioritization, and RCA 5 minutes
Metrics and KPIs for Defect Management 4 minutes
Debugging and Its Relationship to Testing 5 minutes
Gathering Information and Analyzing Stack Traces 6 minutes
Systematic Debugging Workflow and Tools 3 minutes
Debugging Strategies 4 minutes
Demonstration: Using Debugging Tools to Resolve Common Defects 5 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Defect Prioritization Techniques 15 minutes
Pair Programming and Collaborative Debugging 10 minutes
Summary of Defect Management and Debugging 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 27 minutes

Knowledge Check: Debugging Fundamentals and Techniques 15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Defect Management and Reporting 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Debugging Fundamentals and Techniques 6 minutes

In this final module, learners will review key concepts from the course, complete knowledge checks, and work through a graded assignment. They will reflect on real-world testing scenarios to strengthen their understanding and confidently apply STLC principles in practical projects.