What is Acceptance Criteria?
Specific conditions that must be met for a feature to be considered complete and working correctly.
Why It Matters
Clear acceptance criteria prevent misunderstandings about what 'done' means for each feature.
Real-World Example
For a login feature: must support email and password, show error on wrong credentials, lock after five failed attempts.
“Understanding terms like Acceptance Criteria matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
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User Story
A short description of a feature from the user's perspective, following the format 'As a [user], I want [goal], so that [reason]'.
Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
A development approach that describes software behaviour in plain English scenarios that serve as both documentation and tests.
Testing
Verifying that your code works correctly through automated checks
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Related Terms
Testing
Verifying that your code works correctly through automated checks
Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
A development approach that describes software behaviour in plain English scenarios that serve as both documentation...
User Story
A short description of a feature from the user's perspective, following the format 'As a [user], I want [goal], so that...
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