Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)

Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) is a collaborative approach used in software development to ensure that a product meets its requirements before it’s built. In ATDD, developers, product owners, and testers work together to define clear acceptance criteria—the conditions that must be met for the software to be considered complete. These criteria are documented as tests before the actual coding begins. By focusing on what users need from the start, ATDD helps create software that aligns with expectations, reduces misunderstandings, and ultimately leads to a higher quality product.