Your ultimate guide to user acceptance testing (UAT)

The article provides an overview of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), a crucial step in software development that ensures the product meets user expectations. UAT involves testing the product as users would, to identify bugs and UX issues before shipping or accepting a software deliverable. It is typically conducted in a staging environment by internal team members, such as product managers, with input from users, clients, or customers. The process involves setting acceptance criteria, creating a test plan, executing tests, analyzing results, and documenting outcomes. Effective UAT requires industry best practices, including preparing a plan early, setting well-defined criteria, conducting usability testing, and establishing clear communication standards. Additionally, tools like Jam can facilitate bug reporting and tracking during the UAT process.