What are the objectives of software testing?

• Finding defects in earlier stages of SDLC is save money and time.
• Prevent defects.
• Validate the quality.
• Support to make correct decisions. 
• Meet user requirements.
• provide assurance to stakeholders that the product is work as per the user expectations and requirements.
• Prevent software issues that that could result in death,  serious injury, loss of business reputation.