What is the difference between QA and UAT?

What is Quality Assurance (QA)?

QA ensures that the software product or application that is being developed is of the best quality. It is a set of techniques that are applied to prevent issues pertaining to the software product and also enhance the user experience. 

A set of standardized quality procedures are implemented to deliver consistent results. The specific processes that are involved should have quality benchmarks in order to achieve desired results.

 

What is User Acceptance Testing (UAT)?

It is a testing method where an end-user will be given the responsibility to test the software product or application in a real-time environment. Based on the user feedback provided on the product’s functionality and performance, necessary decisions are made in order to further modify the software product, so that the products’ overall quality can be enhanced.

It is carried out at the final stage of the software development process, just before the product is going to be released. It is also known as beta testing or end-user testing.


Difference between QA and UAT:

QA

UAT

This testing method ensures that the product is of the best quality

This testing method ensures that a product has great user experience and usability

QA analysts are given the responsibility to test the product quality

End-users/ customers/ stakeholders/ product owners are given the responsibility to test the product and then provide valuable feedback

QA is performed based on the client’s needs and the project management techniques that are being applied to the software development project

It is the final phase of testing, just before the product is going to be released

The QA team works closely with the development team to fix any issues throughout the project. This means that the entire project need not be reworked down the line, which, in turn, saves cost and time.

Costs are saved because a product is tested from a user’s viewpoint, somebody who is not a part of the company and thus the value of the product can be ascertained from a market standpoint

The QA team can boost the client’s confidence as they can expect a quality software product being delivered

End-users will be able to analyze the product based on their understanding and thus will be able to guide the team by providing insights that can actually boost the products’ credibility.

 


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