What is this course about?

This course focuses on systematic debugging and testing techniques for identifying and resolving complex software issues in modern systems.

Do I need prior testing experience?

No prior testing experience is required, but a basic understanding of software development concepts is recommended.

You will learn systematic debugging techniques, advanced debugging tools, memory and performance analysis, production debugging, and how to integrate testing and quality practices into DevOps workflows.

Is this course relevant for Agile and DevOps teams?

Yes. The course is highly relevant for Agile and DevOps teams, as it focuses on debugging, continuous testing, observability, and incident response within modern CI/CD and DevOps workflows.

Will this help my career in QA?

Yes. This course strengthens advanced debugging and testing skills that are highly valued in QA roles, especially in Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery environments.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

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Debugging & Testing for Software Delivery

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Debugging & Testing for Software Delivery

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This course is ideal for developers, QA engineers, and software professionals who want to strengthen their debugging and testing skills for modern software delivery environments.

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

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply systematic, hypothesis-driven debugging workflows to diagnose and resolve complex software defects.
Use advanced debugging, profiling, and analysis tools to identify memory leaks, performance issues, and resource bottlenecks.
Debug concurrent, distributed, and production systems using observability, logging, and incident response best practices.
Integrate debugging, testing, automation, and quality metrics into CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Welcome to Systematic Debugging and Testing for Software Delivery, an advanced course that focuses on building structured, repeatable approaches to diagnosing and resolving complex software issues across modern development environments.

This course covers systematic and hypothesis-driven debugging techniques, advanced debugging tools, memory and performance analysis, and debugging in concurrent, distributed, and production systems. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain and apply systematic debugging workflows using scientific and hypothesis-driven methods Use advanced debugging tools, analysis techniques, and profiling tools to trace complex issues Identify and resolve memory leaks, performance bottlenecks, and resource-related defects Debug concurrent, distributed, and production systems safely using observability and incident response practices Integrate debugging, testing, automation, and quality metrics into DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Through guided demos and real-world scenarios, you will apply structured debugging techniques to real defects, trace issues across multiple services, analyze production incidents, and design scalable testing and automation strategies. These activities bridge advanced debugging theory with real-world software delivery challenges. This course is designed for developers, QA engineers, site reliability engineers, and software professionals who want to strengthen their debugging and testing skills in modern architectures. Learners should have basic experience with software development and foundational testing concepts before starting this course.

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In this module, learners build a systematic approach to debugging, using hypothesis-driven techniques and modern debugging tools. They explore advanced IDE features, analysis techniques, and memory and performance debugging through real-world demos to efficiently diagnose and resolve complex issues.

What's included

16 videos5 readings4 assignments

16 videosTotal 83 minutes

Course Introduction5 minutes
The Scientific Method in Debugging5 minutes
A Structured Debugging Workflow4 minutes
Hypothesis Driven Debugging Techniques5 minutes
Demonstration: Applying Systematic Debugging to a Real Defect Part-16 minutes
Demonstration: Applying Systematic Debugging to a Real Defect Part-24 minutes
IDE Debugging Features and Breakpoint Strategies6 minutes
Static and Dynamic Analysis Tools for Debugging5 minutes
Remote and Time Travel Debugging Concepts6 minutes
Demonstration: Using Advanced Debugging Tools to Trace Issues5 minutes
Demonstration: Debugging a Complex Issue with Time-Travel and Remote Debugging7 minutes
Understanding Memory Leaks and Allocation Patterns5 minutes
Performance/CPU and Profiling Fundamentals5 minutes
Demonstration: Identifying Memory Leaks Using Profiling Tools Part-15 minutes
Demonstration: Identifying Memory Leaks Using Profiling Tools Part-23 minutes
Demonstration: Fixing Performance Bottlenecks in a Real Application6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Welcome to Systematic Debugging and Testing for Software Delivery10 minutes
Debugging Complex Systems Effectively10 minutes
Modern Debugging Tools and Techniques for Complex Software Systems10 minutes
Debugging IO and Network Performance Issues10 minutes
Summary of Systematic and Advanced Debugging5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Practice Quiz: Systematic Debugging Techniques6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Debugging Tools and Analysis Techniques6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Memory and Performance Debugging6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Systematic and Advanced Debugging30 minutes

This module introduces debugging challenges in modern, distributed, and DevOps based systems, covering concurrency issues, microservices debugging, production observability, and the role of continuous testing and automation in improving reliability.

What's included

10 videos4 readings4 assignments

10 videosTotal 48 minutes

Concurrency Issues in Multithreaded Applications5 minutes
Concurrency Analysis5 minutes
Debugging Microservices and Distributed Systems5 minutes
Demonstration: Tracing and Debugging Issues Across Multiple Services5 minutes
Debugging in Production Environments Safely5 minutes
Production Observability5 minutes
Demonstration: Investigating and Resolving a Production Incident5 minutes
Demonstration: Implementing Continuous Testing in CI/CD Pipelines5 minutes
Demonstration: Designing a Scalable Test Automation Architecture5 minutes
Demonstration: Building Real-Time Quality Dashboards and Reports5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Debugging Race Conditions and Deadlocks in Practice10 minutes
Safe Debugging in Production Environments5 minutes
Automation and Quality Visibility in DevOps10 minutes
Summary of Debugging in Modern Architectures and DevOps5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Practice Quiz: Debugging Concurrent and Distributed Systems6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Production Debugging and Incident Response6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Testing, Automation, and Quality in DevOps6 minutes
Knowledge Check: Debugging in Modern Architectures and DevOps30 minutes

In this course, learners will develop practical skills in integration, UI, performance, and security testing for modern applications. They will work with APIs, databases, and cloud-based environments, build scalable UI and acceptance tests, and apply performance and security testing techniques through real-world demos and scenarios.