Software testing is a systematic activity which identifies defects in the software and helps in correcting and preventing them before the software is released to the end user.

In a world of increasing dependence on Software, Improper functioning of software can lead to serious circumstances such as injuries or death (Aeroplane software failures may lead to fatalities), loss of time (slow processing), loss of money etc.

Testing of Software has become one of the fastest growing areas of corporate IT expenditure.

According to Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC)Testing has become one of the fastest growing areas of corporate IT expenditure& worldwide spending on testing (including both internal and external testing skills, tools and related hardware and systems) will reach approximately €79bn in 2010, and will nearly hit the €100bn mark by 2014 meaning enormous growth in opportunities for Software Testers.