What is UAT(User Acceptance Testing)?

User Acceptance Testing:

User Acceptance Testing  is the final functional testing done after System testing.It is testing an application to decide whether to accept or reject application.

Types of User Acceptance Testing(UAT):

1.Alpha Testing.

2.Beta Testing.

Alpha Testing:This testing is performed by developers in a controlled environment.In alpha testing both black box and white box testing is performed.Alpha testing is conducted before beta testing.It involves long execution cycles but necessarily may not include reliability and security testing.

Beta Testing: This testing is performed by end users at customer site.This testing is performed in an uncontrolled environment.Generally this testing includes black box testing.It is conducted after alpha testing.Reliability and security testing are included in beta testing.