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Why should we conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT)?
How do I know if I'm ready for UAT?
1. Preparing your App for UAT
2. Preparing for UAT kick-off
3. Holding the UAT kick-off meeting
4. Preparing for deployment

 

Why should we conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT)?

An App is only successful if people use it, so end-users need to be convinced that this new process or tool will benefit them. UAT is the process of “socialising” your app with the key stakeholders who will be using it (end-users). The goal is to ensure end-users:

  • Have the opportunity to share their feedback based on their experience with the current process.
  • Understand how to use the application.
  • Are bought-in to the solution once it is deployed.

 

How do I know if I'm ready for UAT?

If the App has been built with the agreed-upon requirements and it has been tested thoroughly by the builder, your App is ready for UAT! As it'll be the end-user's first interaction with your App, you'll want to leave a good first impression. 

Below are a set of videos to help you run a successful UAT and deployment.

 

1. Preparing your App for UAT

 

2. Preparing for UAT kick-off

 

3. Holding the UAT kick-off meeting

The Presentation Template and Feedback Log can be found at the bottom of this page.

[Example] Summary email after UAT kick-off
Hi {{Tester's Names}}
 
Thanks for joining our testing kick-off! We're excited to be rolling this new process out soon and would appreciate any feedback before we go live. Attached are the slides that were presented today.
 
Please find the App ready for testing here: {{Link to App}}. The testing period will run until {{Deadline}}.
 
All feedback can be entered here: {{Link to Feedback Log}}
 
If you have any questions, feel free to email {{Email}}. Happy testing!
 
Cheers,

 

4. Preparing for deployment