"Utilizing Quality Costs For Decision Making In Software Testing" frames quality as a strategic investment, leveraging the Cost of Quality (CoQ) model to quantify how proactive testing affects the financial bottom line. The model breaks down expenses into prevention, appraisal, internal, and external failure costs to guide resource allocation and "shift left" initiatives. For detailed definitions of the cost categories, visit GeeksforGeeks . Cost of Quality Implementation: A Practical Approach