What is BETA/? that we all ways see in messenger or some other websites  

As For As I AM CONCERN,These pre-release versions are called beta software, usually denoted by a "b" in the version number, e.g., Netscape Navigator 2.0b5.

A beta version or beta release software usually is the first version of a computer program that implements all features in the initial software requirements .

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 7:19 PM on September 03, 2008

These pre-release versions are called beta software, usually denoted by a "b" in the version number, e.g., Netscape Navigator 2.0b5.

A beta version or beta release software usually is the first version of a computer program that implements all features in the initial software requirements .

Answered by Madhurima , an ibibo Master, at 6:06 PM on September 02, 2008

When computer software is being developed it progresses through developmental stages and is given code names to define which stage the software is in.

A beta version or beta release software usually is the first version of a computer program that implements all features in the initial software requirements specification and is considered an intermediate stage. It can be unstable but useful. Generally considered a preview stage where testers (sometimes, the general public) are encouraged to use the beta software and provide feedback for the developers.

The provided feedback from beta testers allow the developers to fix bugs (errors) in the software and sometimes suggested minor features are implemented into the final version of the software.

Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Wizard, at 10:35 AM on September 02, 2008

well,
When computer software is being developed it progresses through developmental stages and is given code names to define which stage the software is in.

A beta version or beta release software usually is the first version of a computer program that implements all features in the initial software requirements specification and is considered an intermediate stage. It can be unstable but useful. Generally considered a preview stage where testers (sometimes, the general public) are encouraged to use the beta software and provide feedback for the developers.

The provided feedback from beta testers allow the developers to fix bugs (errors) in the software and sometimes suggested minor features are implemented into the final version of the software.

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 3:45 PM on August 28, 2008

These pre-release versions are called beta software, usually denoted by a "b" in the version number, e.g., Netscape Navigator 2.0b5.

A beta version or beta release software usually is the first version of a computer program that implements all features in the initial software requirements .

Answered by Nidhi Singh , an ibibo Master, at 9:14 AM on August 21, 2008

When computer software is being developed it progresses through developmental stages and is given code names to define which stage the software is in.

A beta version or beta release software usually is the first version of a computer program that implements all features in the initial software requirements specification and is considered an intermediate stage. It can be unstable but useful. Generally considered a preview stage where testers (sometimes, the general public) are encouraged to use the beta software and provide feedback for the developers.

The provided feedback from beta testers allow the developers to fix bugs (errors) in the software and sometimes suggested minor features are implemented into the final version of the software.

Answered by Nagendra , an ibibo Master, at 8:54 PM on August 14, 2008

Well Chandra , Betaware is a nickname for software which has passed the alpha testing stage of development and has been released to a limited amount of users for software testing before its official release.

Beta testing allows the software to undergo usability testing with users who provide feedback, so that any malfunctions these users find in the software can be reported to the developers and fixed. Beta software can be unstable and could cause crashes or data loss.

A beta version is the first version released outside the organization or community that develops the software, for the purpose of evaluation or real-world black/grey-box testing. The process of delivering a beta version to the users is called beta release. Beta level software generally includes all features, but may also include known issues and bugs of a less serious variety.

The users of a beta version are called beta testers. They are usually customers or prospective customers of the organization that develops the software. They receive the software for free or for a reduced price, but act as free testers.

Beta versions test the supportability of the product, the go-to-market messaging (while recruiting Beta customers), the manufacturability of the product, and the overall channel flow or channel reach.

Beta version software is likely to be useful for internal demonstrations and previews to select customers, but unstable and not yet ready for release. Some developers refer to this stage as a preview, a prototype, a technical preview (TP) or as an early access. As the second major stage in the release lifecycle, following the alpha stage, it is named after the Greek letter beta, the second letter in the Greek alphabet.

For more information , Please visit the source site :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S oftware_release_life_cycle

Answered by Alok Gupta , an ibibo Guru, at 12:47 AM on August 14, 2008

Every S/W Product that is released online initially it is said to be in the Beta stage where in the bugs are detected and rectified..A stage prior to this is the alpha stage where new features are added to the product..After the beta stage you will have a finished product free of bugs ..
For a more clear idea on all the various stages have a look at this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Software_release_life_cyc le

Answered by bindaas , an ibibo Citizen, at 11:44 PM on August 13, 2008

hi dear..

A test for a computer product prior to commercial release, when ever any software before it final release it get first tested as beta in public. Beta testing is the last stage of testing, and normally can involve sending the product to beta test sites outside the company for realworld exposure or offering the product for a free trial download over the Internet. Beta testing is often preceded by a round of testing called alpha testing.

Answered by Dan !!!!!! , an ibibo Specialist, at 11:25 PM on August 13, 2008

whenever a new software is developed , it must be tested properly to ensure that there are no bugs or faults in it and that it works properly. this process is called TESTING. it is of 2 types :-
1. alpha
2. beta
alpha testing is when the people who made the software themselves check it for errors.
beta testing is the next stage , when the software is put before the users so that they may use it and give their feedback.
after beta testing the software is formally released in the market.
so the beta version is just a test version before the actual fully complete and stable version is released.

Answered by jaded soul , an ibibo Citizen, at 11:23 PM on August 13, 2008