Software quality refers to the degree to which a software product meets specified requirements and customer expectations. It encompasses various aspects such as functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and security. Research in software quality focuses on developing methods, techniques, and tools to assess and improve the quality of software products throughout the development lifecycle. This includes testing strategies, code reviews, quality assurance processes, and metrics for evaluating software quality. The goal of research in software quality is to help organizations deliver high-quality software that is reliable, user-friendly, and meets the needs of end users.