2. What beta testing actually is Why is it used Some examples of well known beta tests The problems with beta tests

3. “Allowing 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.”

4. The main idea behind beta testing Real Users Real Environment End of the Testing Cycle Majority of Functionality Not Completely Error Free

5. A Beta Testers Job: Report Errors Suggest Improvements Open Beta Anyone can join Closed Beta Specific people are selected

6. Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista MMORPGs - World of Warcraft

7. People not giving feedback Not listening to testers Is it too late to do anything about the feedback? Is it really beta testing? Spending too long in a beta phase

8. Beta testing as a form of testing software by real users in a real environment Open and closed beta testing Beta tests are being used increasingly more Issues with software not ready for a beta testing or spending too long in its beta phase