Beta Testing

Beta Testing

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Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time.

What is the purpose of beta testing?

The points are the objectives of beta testing are very much to produce far better results.

  1. Beta test will provide a overall overview of the true experience gain by the end user while experiencing the product.
  2. It is performed by a wide range of users and also the reason for which the product is used differs highly. Like marketing managers focus on target marketing opinions on each and every feature.
  3. real world compatibility for a product can be ensured to a greater way by this testing. It is a great combination of real platforms, used here for testing a wide range of devices,OS,browsers etc.
  4. The platforms which end users are using might not be available for the internal testing team while QA, this testing also uncovers the hidden bugs and gaps in the application.
  5. Few platforms will cause the product to fail with the important bug which might not have covered during QA. This helps in improvising the product to be compatible one with possible platforms.
  6. The known issues which are accepted by the product management team will take a great turn when the end user faces the same issues and will not be comfortable while using the product. This testing helps to analyse the impact of known issues on the complete product where the user experience will get disturbance and not be acceptable for any successful issues.

There are number of factors on which the beta testing depends

  • Test cases
  • Number of test participants
  • Shipping
  • Duration of Test
  • Demographic coverage

How to perform beta testing for any application?

Consider an example of any mobile application like Google play store, then you find options.

Select on early access. All the unreleased application will be shown we can download or use those applications automatically will be checked.

We can even become a beta tester for any new application. For that we have to go to the Google playstore, search for a new application. Then the application opens, scroll down we get an option as become a beta tester then join.                                  

It asks for sign up, after that if the company has released any beta version we can update the application.

When beta testing is done?

Beta testing is done soon after the alpha testing is completed, but before the product is  released in the market. Every technical items will undergo the beta testing phase as they are dependent on the platforms and process.

All the components are ready to start the testing. Documentation that has to reach the end users should be kept ready, setup for installation, usage and also uninstallation should be  detailed out and reviewed if each and every key functionality is in good working condition. Procedure to gather the bugs, feedbacks etc should be identified and reviewed to publish.

Entry criteria:

Alpha testing will be signed off.

Product’s beta version should be documented and must be kept ready to be launched.

User manuals, known issues list should be documented and must be published.

Tools  to capture bugs, feedbacks should be ready and usage documentation should be published.

Exit criteria:

There shouldn’t be any showstopper bugs in any of the platform.

All the important bugs discovered in beta testing should be fixed.

Beta summary report

Beta testing signs off.

A strong beta test plan and its effective execution will give the good result in the testing phase.

10 Responses

  1. *Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time.
    *Beta test will provide a overall overview of the true experience gain by the end user while experiencing the product.
    *It is performed by a wide range of users and also the reason for which the product is used differs highly. Like marketing managers focus on target marketing opinions on each and every feature.
    *The platforms which end users are using might not be available for the internal testing team while QA, this testing also uncovers the hidden bugs and gaps in the application.
    *Few platforms will cause the product to fail with the important bug which might not have covered during QA. This helps in improvising the product to be compatible one with possible platforms.

    Beta testing depends on
    -Test cases
    -Number of test participants
    -Shipping
    -Duration of Test
    -Demographic coverage

  2. Beta Testing

    Beta testing is done with end users using the software application in real time. Here this testing is done to determine customer validation and to validate the customer’s satisfaction.
    Factors determining Beta Testing:
    1. Test cases
    2. Number of participants
    3. Shipping
    4. Duration of test
    5. Demographic coverage

    Beta testing is done soon after Alpha Testing is completed.

  3. Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time. There are number of factors on which the beta testing depends. Test cases,Number of test participants,Shipping,Duration of Test,Demographic coverage. The beta testing is done after alpha testing and before releasing the product to the market or the end users.

  4. Beta testing:
    Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time.

    Purpose of Beta testing:
    1. Beta test will provide a overall overview of the true experience gain by the end user while experiencing the product.
    2. It is performed by a wide range of users and also the reason for which the product is used differs highly. Like marketing managers focus on target marketing opinions on each and every feature.
    3. Real world compatibility for a product can be ensured to a greater way by this testing.
    4. The platforms which end users are using might not be available for the internal testing team while QA, this testing also uncovers the hidden bugs and gaps in the application.
    5. This helps in improvising the product to be compatible one with possible platforms.
    6. This testing helps to analyse the impact of known issues on the complete product where the user experience will get disturbance and not be acceptable for any successful issues.
    There are number of factors on which the beta testing depends
    • Test cases
    • Number of test participants
    • Shipping
    • Duration of Test
    • Demographic coverage

  5. Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time.
    1. Beta test will provide a overall overview of the true experience gain by the end user while experiencing the product.
    2. It is performed by a wide range of users and also the reason for which the product is used differs highly. Like marketing managers focus on target marketing opinions on each and every feature.
    3. real world compatibility for a product can be ensured to a greater way by this testing. It is a great combination of real platforms, used here for testing a wide range of devices, OS, browsers etc.
    4. The platforms which end users are using might not be available for the internal testing team while QA, this testing also uncovers the hidden bugs and gaps in the application.
    5. Few platforms will cause the product to fail with the important bug which might not have covered during QA. This helps in improvising the product to be compatible one with possible platforms.
    6. The known issues which are accepted by the product management team will take a great turn when the end user faces the same issues and will not be comfortable while using the product. This testing helps to analyse the impact of known issues on the complete product where the user experience will get disturbance and not be acceptable for any successful issues.
    There are number of factors on which the beta testing depends
    • Test cases
    • Number of test participants
    • Shipping
    • Duration of Test
    • Demographic coverage
    Beta testing is done soon after the alpha testing is completed, but before the product is released in the market. Every technical items will undergo the beta testing phase as they are dependent on the platforms and process. Entry criteria are: Alpha testing will be signed off, product’s beta version should be documented and must be kept ready to be launched, User manuals, known issues list should be documented and must be published and tools to capture bugs, feedbacks should be ready and usage documentation should be published. Exit criteria are: There shouldn’t be any showstopper bugs in any of the platform, all the important bugs discovered in beta testing should be fixed, Beta summary report, Beta testing signs off and a strong beta test plan and its effective execution will give the good result in the testing phase.

  6. Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time

    The purpose of beta testing:
    1. Beta test will provide a overall overview of the true experience gain by the end user while experiencing the product.
    2. It is performed by a wide range of users and also the reason for which the product is used differs highly.
    3. Real world compatibility for a product can be ensured to a greater way by this testing. It is a great combination of real platforms, used here for testing a wide range of devices, OS, browsers etc.
    4. The platforms which end users are using might not be available for the internal testing team while QA, this testing also uncovers the hidden bugs and gaps in the application.
    5. Few platforms will cause the product to fail with the important bug which might not have covered during QA. This helps in improvising the product to be compatible one with possible platforms.
    6. The known issues which are accepted by the product management team will take a great turn when the end user faces the same issues and will not be comfortable while using the product.

    The beta testing depends on:
    Test cases
    Number of test participants
    Shipping
    Duration of Test
    Demographic coverage

  7. Beta testing:
    Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time.

    Purpose of Beta testing:
    1. Beta test will provide a overall overview of the true experience gain by the end user while experiencing the product.
    2. It is performed by a wide range of users and also the reason for which the product is used differs highly. Like marketing managers focus on target marketing opinions on each and every feature.
    3. Real world compatibility for a product can be ensured to a greater way by this testing.
    4. The platforms which end users are using might not be available for the internal testing team while QA, this testing also uncovers the hidden bugs and gaps in the application.
    5. This helps in improvising the product to be compatible one with possible platforms.
    6. This testing helps to analyse the impact of known issues on the complete product where the user experience will get disturbance and not be acceptable for any successful issues.
    There are number of factors on which the beta testing depends
    • Test cases
    • Number of test participants
    • Shipping
    • Duration of Test
    • Demographic coverage

  8. Beta testing:
    Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time.

    Purpose of Beta testing:
    1. Beta test will provide a overall overview of the true experience gain by the end user while experiencing the product.
    2. It is performed by a wide range of users and also the reason for which the product is used differs highly. Like marketing managers focus on target marketing opinions on each and every feature.
    3. Real world compatibility for a product can be ensured to a greater way by this testing.
    4. The platforms which end users are using might not be available for the internal testing team while QA, this testing also uncovers the hidden bugs and gaps in the application.
    5. This helps in improvising the product to be compatible one with possible platforms.
    6. This testing helps to analyse the impact of known issues on the complete product where the user experience will get disturbance and not be acceptable for any successful issues.
    There are number of factors on which the beta testing depends
    • Test cases
    • Number of test participants
    • Shipping
    • Duration of Test
    • Demographic coverage
    Beta testing is done soon after the alpha testing is completed, but before the product is released in the market. Every technical items will undergo the beta testing phase as they are dependent on the platforms and process.

  9. Beta testing is important for real users to use a product in a production environment to uncover any bugs or issues before a final release. This adds value to the product as the end-user validates the product for functionality, usability, reliability, and compatibility. It is the final round of testing before releasing a product . This helps in enhancing the quality of the product further and leads to its success through the improvement of customer experience. Beta testing provides insights into product functionality and helps better understand user experience. The beta test is always done right after the alpha testing and before the release of the production environment to the market.

  10. Beta testing is done after the alpha testing is completed, but before the product is released in the market. Beta testing is testing type which is done for customer validation methodologies to validate the level of customer satisfaction with the product by allowing it to be validated by the end users who actually use it for a period of time.
    Every technical item will undergo the beta testing phase.

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