User Acceptance Testing: What it is & Why Your Organization Needs to be Doing It
ππ¬ππ« πππππ©πππ§ππ πππ¬ππ’π§π (πππ) is the final phase of the testing process, where the actual users of the product test it to ensure it meets their requirements and expectations. UAT is critical for validating that the product works in real-world scenarios and fulfills the business needs it was designed to address.
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π¦End-User Involvement
π¦Focus on Business Requirements
π¦Real-World Scenarios
π¦Acceptance Criteria
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π¦Planning
π¦Execution
π¦Bug Reporting
π¦Sign-Off
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π¦Validation of Requirements
π¦Improved User Satisfaction
π¦Reduction in Post-Deployment Issues
π¦Enhanced Product Quality
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For a payroll system, UAT might involve users from the HR department performing tasks such as adding new employees, calculating payroll, generating reports, and ensuring that tax calculations are correct. If the system performs these tasks accurately and meets the acceptance criteria, it passes UAT.
Fox π ConsultingΒ integrates UAT in product delivery as a critical step in ensuring that the product is ready for production and meets the needs of its users, providing a final check before it goes live.
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