Hi Beta Group,
I mean no disrespect, malace, or criticisim what so ever, just to set the tone.
I am just having a terrible time trying to figure out how to go about checking
the pogram for functionality as each version is released.
As each of these new versions are released, something that worked previously
now doesn't. As new features are implemented, other stable features either go
away or no longer work. I had hoped to help with the debug testing but so far,
I have not been able to get a grasp on where/how/what or when to check.
Is the purpose of the beta group to simply tell the authors what they have
broken that worked before, or is the intent to effectively sectionaly test the
product and provide feed back on results?
In order to progressively test a product, a base line of functionality has to
be established with a completely functional stable product. Then as each each
feature is implemented, it's fuctionality is tested. If it breaks a stable
function, that is fixed before anything else is implemented in order to update
a stable base.
If the development is distributed to groups or individuals, the remote team
must adhear to the base line product, not changing any base line code that
would impact some other group with their update.
How is TB being developed? Is it a central staff, distrbuted or some other
structure??
I like the functionaly(intended) behind TB but it is very difficult to be
objective when one has no idea what is coming done the pike. Is there a
priority hit list that the authors use to make changes or is it totally at
their discression?
Agan, It is not my intent to be insulting or say I can do it better. I am just
trying to determine if I should continue using TB on a daily basis as my client
or move to something more stable and watch for a notice that TB has has been
released. I understand what an Alpha is and it's intended purpose but the
releases really confuse me when trying to figure out development structure.
--
Kyle
TheBat! 4.0.0.17 (ALPHA)
Windows XPPro 5 1 Build 2600 SP2
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