The Risks of Acceptance Test Debt

Posted September 30, 2010 | Technology |

Acceptance tests are performed by an end user or system owner to verify that delivered software functions correctly and meets requirements.1 Acceptance test debt is the nonexistence or nonautomation of acceptance tests. Developing product features is more risky when an organization has acceptance test debt. The debt corresponds inversely to the proportion of requirements that are covered by automated acceptance tests. To reduce the risk, you need to decrease the debt.

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Ken Pugh
Ken Pugh is a Fellow Consultant with Net Objectives, where he helps companies transform into lean-agility through training and coaching. His particular interests are in communication (particularly effectively communicating requirements), delivering business value, and using lean principles to deliver high quality quickly. Mr. Pugh also provides training in and testimony on technology topics ranging from object-oriented design to Linux/Unix. He… Read More
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