What is Validation?

Validation in software testing

·          Determining if the system complies with the requirements and performs functions for which it is intended and meets the organization’s goals and user needs.

·          Validation is done at the end of the development process and takes place after verifications are completed.

·          It answers the question like: Am I building the right product?

·          Am I accessing the right data (in terms of the data required to satisfy the requirement).

·          It is a High level activity.

·          Performed after a work product is produced against established criteria ensuring that the product integrates correctly into the environment.

·          Determination of correctness of the final software product by a development project with respect to the user needs and requirements.