hyväksyntätesti

Hyväksyntätesti, often translated as acceptance testing or user acceptance testing (UAT) in English, is a crucial phase in software development and project management. It is the final stage of testing before a system or product is delivered to end-users or released to the market. The primary purpose of acceptance testing is to verify that the system meets the business requirements and user needs for which it was intended.

This type of testing is typically performed by the end-users, clients, or stakeholders who will be using the system. Their involvement ensures that the software functions as expected in a real-world scenario and fulfills their expectations and intended purpose. Unlike earlier testing phases like unit testing or integration testing, which focus on technical aspects and component interactions, acceptance testing concentrates on the overall functionality and usability from a user's perspective.

There are generally two main types of acceptance testing: alpha testing and beta testing. Alpha testing is usually conducted by an internal team of testers within the organization that developed the software, often in a controlled environment. Beta testing, on the other hand, involves a group of external users who test the software in their own environments, providing feedback on usability, performance, and any bugs encountered. Successful completion of acceptance testing signifies that the system is ready for deployment and satisfies the agreed-upon criteria.