Functional Testing

Exploratory & UAT Testing

Finding what the spec didn't anticipate.

EXPLORATORY SESSION — CHARTER #7
00:23:41
Scope: Payment edge cases
BUGDuplicate charge on double-tap submit
OBS3DS modal blocks on Safari iOS 16
NOTENo loading state between steps 2→3
BUGAmount field accepts negative values
Overview

What this engagement covers.

Exploratory testing applies structured heuristics to discover defects that scripted tests miss. UAT sessions validate against real acceptance criteria with documented findings. Both services run with a defined charter and deliver written evidence.

Charter-driven exploration

Each session has a defined scope, time-box, and heuristic set.

Session-based test management

SBTM format with notes, observations, and risk flags logged per session.

UAT session facilitation

Structured task-based sessions with acceptance criteria traceability.

Edge case cataloguing

Unexpected behaviors documented with reproduction steps and severity.

Findings report

Written summary with defect log and UAT sign-off recommendation.

Primary tooling
TestRail · Confluence · Jira · session notes
Deliverables
Test charters, session notes, defect log, UAT sign-off report
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A 30-minute working session to understand your stack, release cadence, and risk profile. A written scope follows within three business days.