One day Minnie was playing at the beach when Mickey came running to her
Mickey: Hi Minnie!
Minnie: Hey Mickey, what happened
Mickey: I need to talk to you. Do you know about User Acceptance Testing
Minnie: Yes I know
Mickey: Can you teach me? I need to explain it to my team
Minnie: Sure Mickey. Before that do you want to play in the sea
Mickey: Do not have time for that. Tell me now
Minnie: Okay then let’s take a walk along the sea
Mickey: Sure
Minnie: Okay, User Acceptance Testing, or UAT for short, is a type of testing where real users test a product or software to make sure it works correctly and meets their needs
Mickey: Oh, I see. So it’s like when my mom asks me to try on my new clothes to make sure they fit before we buy them
Minnie: Exactly! That’s a great example. Just like you try on your new clothes to make sure they fit, UAT lets real users try out a product to make sure it works the way they expect it to
Mickey: So how does it work?
Minnie: Well, let me tell you a story. Imagine you are a farmer who has just bought a new plow to help you with your work. Before you start using it, you want to make sure it works properly, right?
Mickey: Right!
Minnie: So, you might invite some other farmers over to try out the plow and give you feedback. They might tell you if the plow is too heavy or too light, or if the handles are too short or too long. Based on their feedback, you can make changes to the plow so that it works better for you and your fellow farmers
Mickey: I get it now! So, is there any difference between UAT and other types of testing?
Minnie: Yes, there is. UAT is different from other types of testing because it focuses on testing the software from the user’s perspective. Other types of testing, like unit testing or integration testing, focus on testing the software’s internal workings.
Mickey: That makes sense. Can you give me an example of UAT?
Minnie: Sure! Imagine a company that makes a new video game. Before they release it to the public, they might invite a group of gamers to play the game and give feedback. Based on the feedback, the company can make changes to the game to make it more fun or easier to play
Mickey: Oh, that sounds cool! So UAT is important, right?
Minnie: Yes, it is very important. UAT helps ensure that a product works correctly and meets the needs of its users. It can also save time and money by identifying issues before the product is released to the public.
Mickey: That makes a lot of sense Minnie and now I feel so good
Minnie: Great to know. Do you want to play in the sea now
Mickey: No, I just want to sit with you and watch the sunset
Minnie: Sure, I am always here for you 🙂
