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Alpha testing is done by select users to test the usability and user experience of the tool in development, as well as to find major bugs that affect the functionality of the tool.<ref>“What Is Alpha Testing? An Early Alarm for Defects.” ''Software Testing Help'', 7 June 2018, www.softwaretestinghelp.com/alpha-testing/.</ref> The DCD team also focuses on accessibility testing during this stage.

Alpha testing is done by select users to test the usability and user experience of the tool in development, as well as to find major bugs that affect the functionality of the tool.<ref>“What Is Alpha Testing? An Early Alarm for Defects.” ''Software Testing Help'', 7 June 2018, www.softwaretestinghelp.com/alpha-testing/.</ref> The DCD team also focuses on accessibility testing during this stage.

When in Alpha, the tool is functional but may not include all of the enhancements that will be in the official release. Alpha is complete when all of the necessary features and design are developed and tested, and the tool is ready to be released to the entire user base for testing and feedback.<ref>Christensson, Per. "Alpha Software Definition." ''TechTerms''. Sharpened Productions, 05 April 2013. <<nowiki>https://techterms.com/definition/alpha_software</nowiki>>.</ref>

=== When in Alpha, the tool is functional but may not include all of the enhancements that will be in the official release. Alpha is complete when all of the necessary features and design are developed and tested, and the tool is ready to be released to the entire user base for testing and feedback.<ref>Christensson, Per. "Alpha Software Definition." ''TechTerms''. Sharpened Productions, 05 April 2013. <<nowiki>https://techterms.com/definition/alpha_software</nowiki>>.</ref> ===

==Beta==

==Beta==

When all necessary features and design are developed and implemented to the new tool, it is officially released. As the DCD works in an Agile environment an official release does not mean that development on the tool ends. Further enhancements to the features are developed, support is provided, and bug fixes are applied throughout the entire life of a tool.

When all necessary features and design are developed and implemented to the new tool, it is officially released. As the DCD works in an Agile environment an official release does not mean that development on the tool ends. Further enhancements to the features are developed, support is provided, and bug fixes are applied throughout the entire life of a tool.

'''The following tools are have been Officially released (legacy):'''

'''The following tools are have been Officially released:'''

* [https://gccollab.ca GCcollab]

* [https://gcconnex.ca GCconnex]

 

* [https://gcpedia.ca GCpedia]

* [https://gccollab.ca GCcollab] (legacy)

* [https://gcconnex.ca GCconnex] (legacy)

* [https://gcpedia.ca GCpedia] (legacy)

==References==

==References==

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