5 Steps to a Successful UAT Testing

 The ultimate objective of user acceptance testing is to make sure that the software application is built according to user specific requirements. The process flow of user acceptance testing is properly streamlined. There is a certain sequence required to perform user acceptance testing rewardingly and productively. The team should make the necessary plan to conduct the testing strategically. In this article, you will get to know the five steps required for successful user acceptance testing. 

Following are the five steps to a successful UAT testing:

1. Initiate with a well-defined plan: Pertinent information about the UAT schedule and QA testers need to be collected. To set up a UAT plan, all the information should be gathered in one place. The specific requirements of testing groups are conceptualized in the form of a draft. The specific team members involved in the UAT execution should be known along with their responsibilities. 

Clear communication guidelines should be established and a target audience for a test case needs to be prepared. Before the test case execution process is initiated, it is better to prepare and use a UAT checklist. This will in turn help the team to put in focused efforts and carry out the testing activities in a streamlined manner. 

2. The execution phase: UAT test cases are executed based on a couple of options. Certain test scenarios of an application should be tested and evaluated by the potential users (who basically act as testers). If the global product is provided in various geographic markets, then there is a high probability that these testers can’t be met in person.

Execution of test cases can be done through one-on-one sessions via Skype, zoom or any other video calling software. A lot of qualitative and quantitative data can be gained from users using these sessions. The users’ know-how about the testing process will also be tested.

3. Documenting the process: Documentation is an important aspect of this testing method. A proper system can be set up by the team so that relevant information can be documented without losing any crucial data. Feedback, bugs and other testing-related issues should be documented. For a clear overview of the testing-related issues, an easy-to-use project dashboard can be used. The priorities should be delegated and assigned accordingly.

4. Effectively evaluate: The defined criteria should be evaluated in order to know whether it is tested and met accordingly. The testers should be able to successfully accomplish the defined criteria. Analyze if there are any test cases that have failed and the specific problems that need to be resolved.

Following are a few key points that need to be pondered and worked upon:

• The number of testers that have completed test cases

• The overall rating of these test cases needs to be ascertained

• Every tester’s mindset should be scrutinized

• The emotional state that has triggered during the test cases.

Every test case should be properly scrutinized and put into perspective. 

5. Strategic reporting: The data is collected, aggregated and analyzed in the evaluation phase. But, when it comes to the reporting phase, a broader perspective is taken into consideration. Insights and lessons learned because of the testing activities are gathered so that future UAT workflows and test cases can be improved. 

A strategic meeting can be conducted with the users (testers) so that more insights and feedback can be gathered. This will in turn help the team to make tactical decisions and thus further improve the performance, functionality and other important features of a software product or application. 

Conclusion: If you are looking forward to implementing a user acceptance test for your specific project, then do get connected with a top-notch software testing services company that will provide you with well-defined testing solutions that are in line with your project specific requirements.  

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