Acceptance Testing is the phase of testing which follows Integration Testing, this is normally the phase which proves the solution is “fit for purpose” and ready for production user interaction. It is the final quality gate for your project post launch and the last time you will detect any defect before you deploy. This is the test measure for the success of all your previous phases of testing and the first point of user interaction.

Acceptance testing is functional by nature and normally exercises all business processes. The trick to a successful Acceptance Test is to get in early during Integration Test and review coverage and enforce the phase exit criteria across deliverables and number of defects. Don’t be afraid to go into the test tool and audit the previous phase test execution and defect statistics, especially if it’s a 3rd party integrating your solution.

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