In a world of rapid releases, complex systems, and ever-rising user expectations, software quality can no longer be an afterthought—it must be engineered from the very beginning.
The Modern QA Engineer is a practical, real-world guide designed for testers and quality professionals who want to evolve beyond traditional manual testing and thrive in today’s Agile, API-driven, and AI-enabled software landscape. Drawing on over 17 years of industry experience, this book bridges the gap between testing fundamentals and modern quality engineering practices.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Strong foundations in manual testing, QA concepts, and test design
Clear explanations of functional and non-functional testing
Proven shift-left testing strategies to prevent defects early
Real-world approaches to defect management, metrics, and RCA
Hands-on insights into API functional and security testing
Practical guidance on automation frameworks and tools
How AI enhances both manual and automated testing
The mindset required to break systems before users do
Written in a clear, example-driven style, this book focuses on practical application rather than theory, making it ideal for real project environments. Whether you are a beginner entering the QA field, a manual tester planning to upskill, or a QA professional preparing for the future, The Modern QA Engineer equips you with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to succeed.
Quality is not tested in—it is engineered.
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Abhinav Gupta
Abhinav Gupta is a seasoned Quality Engineering professional and author with over 17 years of hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance across enterprise-scale applications. His career spans manual testing, Agile delivery, API validation, automation strategies, and AI-assisted quality engineering, giving him a well-rounded and practical perspective on modern QA practices.
Currently working with a leading global IT organization, Abhinav is known for his strong testing fundamentals, shift-left quality mindset, and ability to bridge the gap between manual testing and modern engineering-driven QA. He has played a key role in identifying critical production issues early, strengthening testing strategies, and mentoring teams to build quality into products from the very beginning.
Abhinav’s writing style is clear, structured, and grounded in real-world examples, making complex concepts accessible to both beginners and experienced professionals. He strongly believes that great QA engineers are not just defect finders, but quality advocates, risk thinkers, and continuous learners.
This book is Abhinav’s second publication, following the success of his first book,
SkillCraft: The Practical Blueprint to Master Modern Skills and Thrive, which focused on building future-ready skills through practical learning.
Beyond his professional work, Abhinav is a family-oriented individual with a passion for creative pursuits such as sketching, painting, and cooking. A lifelong learner at heart, he is driven by a mission to make learning practical, approachable, and transformative for professionals navigating today’s fast-changing technology landscape.
