Software quality vs software quality assurance

Question 1

What is software quality?

Answer 1

The degree to which a software product meets requirements, satisfies user expectations, and conforms to standards.

Question 2

What is software quality assurance (SQA)?

Answer 2

Planned and systematic activities to ensure software processes and products conform to requirements, standards, and procedures.

Question 3

Difference between Software Quality and SQA?

Answer 3

• Software Quality → What the product is (final characteristics).
• SQA → How the product is built (process to ensure quality).