Phase 1 · QA & Software Testing Foundations
TopicsTesting in the SDLC
Part of the QA Testing Roadmap.
Summary
Understanding where testing fits into the broader Software Development Life Cycle — from requirements through design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance — and how 'shift-left' has moved testing earlier.
How to Learn This
- 1Diagram the SDLC and mark where testing traditionally happens versus where shift-left moves it.
- 2Learn why testing solely at the end of the SDLC is now considered a legacy, riskier approach.
- 3Understand modern QA is embedded throughout delivery, not a separate final gate.
More topics in QA & Software Testing Foundations
What QA Engineers Actually DoQA vs Testing vs Quality Assurance vs Quality ControlThe Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)Types of QA Roles (Manual, Automation, SDET, Performance)Common Industries for QAA Day in the Life of a QA EngineerThe QA Career LadderKey Tools Overview (Manual, Automation, API, Performance)
Stuck on this topic? Ask an Insider
Get 1:1 guidance from people who've walked this exact path — free on the InsideEdge app.