Description: Acceptance Testing is a type of testing conducted to determine whether a system or component meets the specified requirements in a specification. These tests are crucial in the software development lifecycle as they ensure that the final product is functional and meets customer expectations. They are typically conducted at the end of the development process, before the software is delivered to the customer or deployed into production. Acceptance Tests can be performed by the development team but are often carried out by end-users or an independent testing team. This approach allows for validation that the software not only meets technical requirements but is also useful and satisfactory for the user. In the context of CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment), these tests are essential to ensure that each new version of the software is acceptable before deployment. Additionally, in Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Acceptance Tests are defined based on expected behavior examples, helping to align development with user needs. In summary, Acceptance Testing is a fundamental tool for ensuring quality and customer satisfaction in software development.
