Alpha 测试是一种软件测试,用于在将产品发布给真实用户或公众之前识别错误。 Alpha 测试是用户验收测试之一。
Beta 测试由软件应用程序的真实用户在真实环境中执行。 Beta 测试是用户验收测试的一种。
Alpha 测试和 Beta 测试的区别如下:
Alpha Testing | Beta Testing |
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Alpha testing involves both the white box and black box testing. | Beta testing commonly uses black box testing. |
Alpha testing is performed by testers who are usually internal employees of the organization. | Beta testing is performed by clients who are not part of the organization. |
Alpha testing is performed at developer’s site. | Beta testing is performed at end-user of the product. |
Reliability and security testing are not checked in alpha testing. | Reliability, security and robustness are checked during beta testing. |
Alpha testing ensures the quality of the product before forwarding to beta testing. | Beta testing also concentrates on the quality of the product but collects users input on the product and ensures that the product is ready for real time users. |
Alpha testing requires a testing environment or a lab. | Beta testing doesn’t require a testing environment or lab. |
Alpha testing may require long execution cycle. | Beta testing requires only a few weeks of execution. |
Developers can immediately address the critical issues or fixes in alpha testing. | Most of the issues or feedback collected from beta testing will be implemented in future versions of the product. |