Software Testing Tutorial #15 - What is Acceptance Testing

In this Software Testing Tutorial, we will learn what is acceptance testing. User Acceptance testing is very important phase in software testing as this is the phase where customer/business verifies if the requirements meet the acceptance criteria or fulfil customers needs.

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[manoj_mafiosi]

**Software Testing Tutorial #15 - What is Acceptance Testing - Notes**

**Importance of Acceptance Testing:**
- Acceptance testing ensures software meets customer requirements.
- Analogy: A customer ordering a customized car and verifying it matches their specifications.

**Alignment with Customer Needs:**
- Acceptance testing answers if the software fulfills what the customer truly needs.
- Analogous to scrutinizing a customized car against the original order.

**Alpha Testing:**
- Alpha testing occurs within the development environment.
- Key stakeholders and team members evaluate software adherence to requirements.
- Similar to creators test-driving the car to verify its alignment with customer wishes.

**Beta Testing:**
- Beta testing extends beyond development premises.
- Involves real-world testing with end-users or a select group.
- Analogous to specific car models undergoing test runs with specific drivers.

**Beyond Functionality:**
- Acceptance testing encompasses contractual and regulatory obligations.
- Ensures software meets regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Reflects how cars must adhere to safety and environmental regulations.

**Final Checkpoint:**
- Acceptance testing is the final checkpoint before delivering software to the customer.
- Ensures software fulfills technical specifications and customer expectations.
- Analogy: Cars are meticulously examined before reaching customers.

**Agile Methodology and Iterative Adjustment:**
- Agile methodology involves continuous feedback loops.
- Adjustments made to software until it aligns perfectly with requirements.
- Mirrors the iterative process of refining a car's design to meet customer wishes.

**Conclusion:**
- Acceptance testing validates software alignment with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and regulations.
- Understanding acceptance testing is vital for delivering software that satisfies customer needs.

[sean_rs]

Very informative and well presented, thank you so much for taking the time and sharing. I do have some doubts on what the testers' tasks for UAT are. I know it's a frequent interview question too, and I was looking for some clarity on what to answer in that case. Do testers design the test cases for UAT? could you maybe in the future make a short video on the specific tasks for these type of tests? Thanks again for your great work and knowledge!

[dilawarkhan]

awsome, kindly make video on how to make RTM (Requirement Traceability matrix, equivalence partitioning, BVM and decision tree.

[comedyman]

does this mean that the Acceptance Testing takes place even before the Designing Stage? Why isn't this listed before Unit Testing then?