Changes

If the MVP or open-source application being tested is deemed to successful, the application will go on to the next phase of development. If it is deemed to be unsuitable (e.g. does not meet user and/or business requirements), DE-D will determine if there is a need to pivot, abandon or come up with a different solution.  

If the MVP or open-source application being tested is deemed to successful, the application will go on to the next phase of development. If it is deemed to be unsuitable (e.g. does not meet user and/or business requirements), DE-D will determine if there is a need to pivot, abandon or come up with a different solution.  

'''The following tools are in Pilot phase:'''

'''The following applications are in Pilot phase:'''

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==Alpha==

==Alpha==

Once it is determined if DE will use a certain open-source application or develop a new application, the tool undergoes Alpha development and testing. During this phase, the features and design of the tool are developed based on the user needs determined in Pilot testing.   

Once an application (existing open source software or new MVP) successfully passes the pilot phase, the application will undergo Alpha development and testing. During this phase, the features and design of the application are developed based on the user feedback received during the Pilot phase.   

If using an open-source application, DE will remove features that do not meet our users' needs, and change the design to align with the [[Aurora|Aurora design system]]. Features may be added to the open-source application if necessary, but the main focus is to make the application stable for the user base. If creating an entirely new application, features are developed by the DE team.

If using an open-source application, DE will develop additional features and/or remove features in order to meet users' needs, and align the user interface to use the [[Aurora|Aurora design system]]. The main focus is to make the application stable, accessible and usable for the user base.

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 DE 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 DE-D 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 part of the Minimal Marketable Product (MMP) and the official release. The Alpha phase is complete when all of the necessary features and design are developed and tested, and the tool is ready to be released as the MMP, during the Beta phase,  to the entire user base for further testing and feedback.<ref>Christensson, Per. "Alpha Software Definition." ''TechTerms''. Sharpened Productions, 05 April 2013. <<nowiki>https://techterms.com/definition/alpha_software</nowiki>>.</ref>

'''The following tools are in Alpha phase:'''

'''The following applications are in Alpha phase:'''

* Directory

* No application at this time.

==Beta==

==Beta==