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Tech: What is Beta Software all about?

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posted by jsbi 1813 days ago

Today, I'll touch upon an interesting term that's come into use with the evolution of IT - Beta. Well, what's a Beta all about? How is it different from the final product? In a software release the following pattern is followed * Alpha Release * Beta Release * Release Candidate * Release [To the Market] * Quick Fix * Service Pack The first one Alpha is an internal testing release in the company. The second Beta release is done when bugs which are reported are fixed. Then its release outside the company to few organizations or in the internet world to the open for testing. Bugs that are reported are fixed as and when. The release candidate is the next in the pattern with most of the bugs fixed. Finally the product or service is launched in public.
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| written by vish122 1812 days ago Rating: 1 | Rate comment: + -

hey jspi thanks for the info,i was very curious to know wats d difference between alpha and beta version.
| written by jsbi 1812 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate comment: + -

Hi Vish,

Nice to know you found the info useful.

I have explained your question at the above link http://jsbi.blogspot.com/2007/06/what-is-beta-software-all-about.html

Here's an excerpt....

The first one Alpha is an internal testing release in the company.

The second Beta release is done when bugs which are reported are fixed. Then its release outside the company to few organizations or in the internet world to the open for testing. Bugs that are reported are fixed as and when. The release candidate is the next in the pattern with most of the bugs fixed. Finally the product or service is launched in public.