Validation Testing

What is Validation Testing?

Validation testing confirms that the software meets the actual needs and expectations of the customer — answering the question, "Are we building the right product?"

Validation vs Verification

• Verification checks whether the product is built according to the specifications — "Are we building the product right?"
• Validation checks whether the product actually satisfies the user's real needs — "Are we building the right product?"

How Validation Testing is Performed

Validation is typically carried out through UAT, beta testing, and direct feedback from customers, ensuring the delivered software genuinely solves the intended business problem.