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The software release life cycle is the process of developing, testing, and distributing a software product (e.g., an operating system).It typically consists of several stages, such as pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and release candidate, before the final version, or "gold", is released to the public.
Perpetual beta is the keeping of software or a system at the beta development stage for an extended or indefinite period of time. It is often used by developers when they continue to release new features that might not be fully tested. Perpetual beta software is not recommended for mission critical machines. However, many operational systems ...
Software versioning is the process of assigning either unique version names or unique version numbers to unique states of computer software. Within a given version number category (e.g., major or minor), these numbers are generally assigned in increasing order and correspond to new developments in the software.
A beta reader is a test reader of an unreleased work [1] of writing, typically literature, who gives feedback to the author from the point of view of an average reader. [2] This feedback can be used by the writer to fix remaining issues with plot , pacing , and consistency.
Beta release, or betaware, a phase in software development before an official release; Flat or reverse-pitch propeller settings used for ground operations in airplanes with turboprop engines; Perpetual beta, software or a system that never leaves the beta development stage
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The first public beta version of the software was released in August 2008. The company's investors included some people previously involved with Last.fm, Skype, and Warner Music Group, [4] as well as academicians from Cambridge and Johns Hopkins University.