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alpha testing

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The initial stage of testing a new software application or hardware product, typically conducted internally by the development or quality assurance team before releasing it to external users for beta testing.

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"The engineering team identified several critical interface bugs during alpha testing."

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In software development, 'alpha testing' refers to internal testing performed by developers or dedicated quality assurance staff before public exposure, whereas 'beta testing' is the subsequent phase conducted by external real-world users.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alpha testing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alpha-testing
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