Alphas and Betas

We're happy to announce the start of the Beta test phase of Livelynight! If you would like to get a first look into the app and provide any feedback, please send an email to admin@livelynight.co.uk. You'll then be invited to install and try the app.

Unfortunately, it is currently only available on iOS devices.

With the launch of our Beta testing, we have created a short post on Alpha and Beta tests and how this is used in software engineering.

If you're into movies, or come to think of it, any kind of media, and know little about software engineering, you would rightly guess that Alpha tests are superior to Beta tests. But in fact, they are both vital in the software engineering process.

After the painstaking tasks of analysing, designing and developing software comes the testing phase. This includes system testing, integration testing, alpha testing, then beta testing in that order. The next test type can only be started after the previous one has completed. After a successful Beta test, the product can then be launch.

• System Testing - Tests to ensure that each system functions correctly (independently)
• Integration Testing - Tests to ensure all systems function together
• Alpha Testing - Ensures that specific functions are working across the entire system
• Beta Testing - Conducted by external users to test in a real environment

If you're looking for more details on Alpha and Beta testing, check this page by Guru 99.