Chapter #1: Software Testing as a Career
Career options for software testing professionals
Selecting software testing as your career
Getting a job in software testing
Preparing a good software testing QA resume
Preparing for software testing interview
Switching from Manual to Automation testing career
Switching to software testing from other fields
Chapter #2: Getting Started in Software Testing
Practical testing process followed in most of the companies
Introducing formal testing QA processes on a team
Importance of domain knowledge
How to write good test cases
Using software testing templates
Testing methodologies
Tips to test banking applications
Getting started with Agile Testing
Chapter #3: Testing Tips for Continuous Growth and Excel in Your Career
How to be a good tester
Qualities of a good test leader
Creative thinking
Starting automation testing on your project
Software testing best practices and tips
Top three testing certifications and application process
How to progress in the field of software testing
How to ask for promotion and salary increase
The software tester's guide to survive the economic downturn
Chapter #4: How to Manage Defects Like a Pro
Defect life cycle
Sample defect report
Tips to write a good defect report
Tips to find critical defects in an application
Defect troubleshooting tips
Chapter #5: Web Testing Complete Guide
How to test web application
Website Cookie Testing
Sample test cases for testing web applications
Web application security testing techniques
Chapter #6: Test Team and Project Management
Writing weekly status report
Importance of Software Testing QA documentation
How to build a successful QA team
Tips for testing under tight deadlines
Bonus Chapter #7: Freelance testing opportunities for testers to earn extra income!