Even with a well-organized UAT process, things can fall apart if the earlier stages – like defining requirements, building features, or initial testing – haven’t been handled properly. On the flip side, you can get everything right leading up to UAT and still run into trouble if your UAT process isn’t effective. UAT optimization ensures not just that testing runs smoothly, but that it bridges the gap between your product and your users, enabling streamlined workflows, fewer defects, and data-driven decisions for future iterations.