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Acceptance testing
Validating that a solution meets agreed user needs and success criteria before broader release.
Acceptance testing checks whether the solution actually solves the problem statement - with real or representative users, against criteria defined in Define.
It differs from technical QA. A bug-free product can still fail acceptance if it does not address the need teams converged on earlier.
Related terms
- Rapid prototyping - Building quick, low-fidelity versions of a solution to learn fast before committing to full development.
- Product roadmap - A time-sequenced plan for delivering solution capabilities, aligned to user value and business priorities.