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The importance of user experience testing has grown in direct proportion to the complexity of what is being tested. There was a time when software UAT didn’t even exist because software did not exist. There was no such thing when Charles Babbage started work on his “difference engine” way back in the early 1800s.

When designing for the mobile experience it is important to remember that we human beings aren't really good at focusing our attention. We are generally better at scanning our environment because that was how our ancestors survived and kept out of reach of tigers. Mobile devices such as iPhones and tablets are actually a bit harder to use because smaller screens require greater focus, which can actually shorten attention span. Yet, Google's latest study indicates that use of mobile platforms is on the rise, do to the need for quick and convenient interface. Here are seven ways you can improve your visitors mobile user experience.

User acceptance testing is vital because, ultimately, the quality of any software is determined by the user. This is why it is important to develop realistic and useful test cases. These cases should be based on both careful interviews with users of the system and monitoring of the environment in which the application will be used.

Mobile customers appreciate a smooth retail experience. They are more likely to revisit and re-shop at sites that offer a stress free interface. Google has done considerable mobile consumer research and here are some of the important elements they have discovered. These elements make for a smooth mobile shopping experience.

Ideally, UAT testing should provide the opportunity to uncover any remaining bugs, and to test usability directly in the operational environment. These tests should generate a confident certainty that the software will function as designed when it goes live. However, this isn't always the case.

E-commerce is one of the fastest-growing areas in the modern economy. Not only is it important for businesses to have websites, those websites must be as user-friendly as possible if they are to function as sales tools.

User testing has evolved over the years. The earliest seed of UX testing was planted by Frederick Taylor with the 1911 publication of his landmark Principles of Scientific Management.

User Acceptance testing is the final stage in quality assurance and quality is no longer simply, “Does it work?” Usability has become a part of functionality. While function and regression tests validate functional specifications, User Acceptance Testing validates both the quality of the interface and the suitability of the application for its intended purpose.

There are several important distinctions between Bugwolf's gamified approach to manual exploratory testing and most conventional "crowdsourced" approaches...

Apple introduced it's newest operating system for iPads and iPhones on June 8 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. For those accustomed to iOS 7 and 8, iOS 9 will be the same but different. There will be subtle changes and refinements as well as better performance and functionality.

It’s that time again. Over the weekend, Apple released iOS 9 into beta and a bunch of new exciting features to come with it. And with the release comes a range of challenges for organisations. The window can often be short, and testing the quality of these changes with your applications as the different versions of beta are released can be challenging.

One of Australia's largest organisations, Australia Post, has announced a partnership with Australian startup Bugwolf to accelerate digital quality and product releases. Bugwolf is proud to have has been working with Australia Post across a number of its digital products to improve usability and speed to market.