Static and Dynamic Analysis for Technical Software Testing

High-quality software relies on finding bugs and security vulnerabilities before they reach production. Understanding how to analyze code both at rest and during execution is a fundamental skill for modern technical testers and developers. This written course guides you from software testing fundamentals to advanced analysis techniques. You will learn how to evaluate code structure without running it and monitor application behavior during runtime, ensuring your software is secure, performant, and reliable. What you'll learn: - Understand the core differences, terminology, and foundational concepts of static and dynamic analysis. - Apply static analysis tools to automatically detect syntax errors, code smells, and security vulnerabilities in source code. - Practice dynamic analysis techniques to monitor memory usage, CPU performance, and runtime execution paths. - Configure automated linting and formatting rules to maintain consistent code quality across development teams. - Integrate automated analysis checks into modern CI/CD pipelines to catch issues early in the development lifecycle. - Analyze test coverage reports to identify untested execution paths and improve overall software resilience. You will start with the essential definitions of software analysis, then progress through step-by-step written guides on configuring static linters, running dynamic profilers, and analyzing execution reports. This course is designed for beginner software testers, QA engineers, and junior developers looking to build a strong foundation in technical testing, with no prior analysis experience required. Start reading today to elevate your testing skills and deliver cleaner, more secure code.