User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in Jira
Validate that the software meets business requirements with stakeholder-driven testing
User Acceptance Testing ensures the software meets business needs before release. Learn how to plan, execute, and track UAT in Jira with BesTest.
The Challenge
UAT involves non-technical stakeholders and has unique challenges:
- •Business users unfamiliar with test management tools
- •Clear documentation of acceptance criteria
- •Tracking sign-off from multiple stakeholders
- •Communicating status to project management
- •Managing UAT feedback and defects
How BesTest Helps
BesTest makes UAT manageable with stakeholder-friendly features.
Business-Friendly Test Cases
Write test cases in clear, non-technical language that business users can execute.
Requirements Traceability
Link UAT tests directly to business requirements. Show stakeholders exactly what's being validated.
Test Case Review
Use the review workflow to get business user approval on test cases before execution.
Clear Reporting
Dashboard shows UAT progress and results in a format stakeholders understand.
Defect Logging
Easy bug creation from failed tests with all context included.
Key Benefits
How to Implement
Define Acceptance Criteria
Work with stakeholders to document acceptance criteria for each requirement in BesTest.
Create UAT Test Cases
Write test cases in business language. Link each to acceptance criteria and requirements.
Review with Stakeholders
Submit test cases for review. Get stakeholder approval that tests cover their expectations.
Execute UAT Cycle
Create a UAT test cycle. Assign tests to business users or execute together in UAT sessions.
Collect Sign-off
After successful execution, document stakeholder sign-off. Report UAT completion to project management.
Best Practices
- •Involve stakeholders in test case creation and review
- •Use non-technical language in test steps
- •Schedule UAT sessions rather than expecting ad-hoc execution
- •Treat UAT defects as high priority—they represent business needs
- •Document sign-off formally for audit purposes
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