UAT (User Acceptance Testing)

What is UAT?

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is performed by end users or client representatives to confirm that the software meets business requirements and is ready for real-world use.

Key Characteristics

• Marks the final validation before release, performed after system testing.
• Focuses on real-world business scenarios rather than technical correctness.
• Conducted by actual users, clients, or business stakeholders, not the development/testing team.

Common Types of UAT

• Alpha UAT: Conducted internally before release to a limited external audience.
• Beta UAT: Conducted by real customers in their own environment.
• Contract Acceptance Testing: Verifies the software against contractually agreed criteria.
• Regulatory Acceptance Testing: Verifies compliance with legal or regulatory standards.