Acceptance testing
Acceptance testing is the phase in the software testing process where the software is evaluated to determine whether it satisfies the specified requirements and is ready for deployment. End users or stakeholders typically conduct this type of testing to ensure the software meets their expectations and business needs. Acceptance testing is often the final phase before the software is released.
There are two main types of acceptance testing: User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Each type comes from a different perspective and together they give a better understanding of software functionality and resiliency.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
- Objective: To validate that the software meets the business requirements from the end user’s perspective
- Participants: End users or end user representatives, business analysts, and other stakeholders
- Execution: Users perform real-world scenarios and tasks to assess the...
