Accept software against a written checklist

Acceptance is easier when the test cases are agreed before implementation. Use a short list of customer journeys with known inputs and expected outcomes. Keep the distinction between a developer demonstration and your team repeating the task on its own account.

Work through it

1. Start with the most important journey. Test from the first screen through saving, exporting or receiving the result in the intended destination.
2. Exercise empty inputs, invalid values, duplicate submissions and restricted access. Confirm that the system explains failures without losing useful work.
3. Review ownership, credentials, documentation and support responsibilities. Record open issues with their impact and expected resolution rather than hiding them in a general sign-off.

Check your result

• The tested version is identified.
• Critical failures have been retested after fixes.
• The business can access its own data and documentation.