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Exploratory is still testing you already know how to do: poke the new checkout, take screenshots, write down bugs. SimpleUAT doesn’t need a 40-step case for that.

Lightweight cases

One case per charter is enough: “Explore promo + guest checkout on mobile width.” Preconditions: build URL, persona. Two or three steps (“explore X”, “note issues”). Run it so the cycle shows you worked. Don’t fake 15 passes.

Standalone findings

Log a finding is allowed without a failed step. That’s the bug list from a session. Attach evidence (25MB, images/pdf/video). Link the finding in comments to the run if you want a written record.

Evidence is the session notes

There is no session recording product. Your WebM/MP4 or screenshots are the recording. Put them on the finding or the step.

When to switch back to scripts

If the client paid for regression sign-off, use real cases (or a pack). Exploratory-only is a weak delivery snapshot for “we tested everything.” Mix: smoke pack + exploratory charters + findings.

Evidence types

Formats and size limit.

Log findings

Severity, status, standalone log.