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UAT objectives and criteria
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UAT execution and feedback
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Beta testing objectives and criteria
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Beta testing execution and feedback
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User acceptance testing (UAT) and beta testing are two important stages in the software development life cycle (SDLC) that ensure the quality and usability of the software product. UAT involves testing the software by the intended users or customers in a controlled environment, while beta testing involves testing the software by a selected group of users or customers in a real-world setting. In this article, you will learn how to plan, execute, and evaluate UAT and beta testing in SDLC.
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1 UAT objectives and criteria
The main objective of UAT is to verify that the software meets user requirements and expectations, and is ready for deployment. This should be done after functional and non-functional testing phases, but before the final release. To conduct UAT successfully, you need to define the scope and objectives of UAT, including features, functions, and scenarios to be tested. Additionally, you must identify the roles and responsibilities of the UAT team, such as testers, stakeholders, sponsors, and developers. Furthermore, you should create a test plan and cases with test scenarios, steps, inputs, outputs, and expected results. Moreover, you must consider the test environment and tools necessary for UAT such as hardware, software, data, and documentation. Finally, you must determine the acceptance criteria and metrics including quality standards, defect levels, and performance indicators for UAT.
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2 UAT execution and feedback
The execution of UAT involves following the test plan and cases, and recording the test results and observations. The UAT team should be prepared to set up the test environment and tools, such as installing the software, setting up the data, and configuring the settings. Then they should execute the test cases, verifying the outputs and documenting the results. Additionally, they should report and resolve any defects, such as logging and tracking any errors or issues found during UAT. Finally, they should provide and collect feedback from users, evaluating their satisfaction and gathering their comments and suggestions to communicate to developers.
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3 Beta testing objectives and criteria
The main objective of beta testing is to validate that the software works as expected in the real-world conditions, and that it is free of major bugs and errors. Beta testing should be conducted after the UAT phase, and before the final launch of the software. To ensure successful beta testing, it is important to define the scope and objectives of testing, such as the features, functions, and scenarios to be tested. Additionally, you need to select and recruit beta testers based on criteria, methods, and incentives. Furthermore, you need to consider how to distribute and install the software, as well as what test environment and tools are necessary for beta testing. Finally, you need to establish a feedback mechanism and metrics for collecting feedback from beta testers.
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4 Beta testing execution and feedback
Executing beta testing involves releasing the software to the beta testers, and monitoring and supporting their testing activities. The beta testing team must distribute and install the software, such as sending the software, instructions, and license keys to the beta testers, and helping them with any installation and activation issues. Additionally, they must monitor and support the beta testers by providing technical support, guidance, and updates. Furthermore, they must collect and analyze the feedback from the beta testers by receiving bug reports, ratings, reviews, and suggestions. Finally, they must report and resolve any defects found during beta testing by identifying, logging, tracking, and fixing errors and issues. Moreover, they should thank and reward the beta testers by acknowledging their contribution, providing them with incentives, and inviting them to future testing opportunities.
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5 Here’s what else to consider
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