Acceptance Criteria
Definition
The conditions that a system or feature must satisfy to be accepted by a user, customer, or stakeholder. They provide clear, testable requirements that define when a user story or requirement is considered complete.
Related Terms
A short, informal description of a feature from the perspective of an end user. In agile development, user stories serve as a key part of the test basis and often include acceptance criteria that guide test design.
Acceptance TestingA level of testing performed to determine whether a system satisfies the business requirements and whether it is ready for delivery. It is typically carried out by end users or stakeholders to validate the solution against real-world needs.
Exit CriteriaThe conditions that must be satisfied before a testing activity can be considered complete. They may include coverage targets, defect thresholds, or schedule constraints.
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