What is Alpha and Beta Testing?

Answer Posted / fahad

Alpha Testing

Tested at developer site by customer.
Developer "looks over shoulder" and records errors & usage
problems.
Tests are conducted in a controlled environment.

Beta Testing

Conducted at one or more customer sites by end user of
software.
Live application environment cannot be controlled by
developer.
Customer records all problems encountered and reports to
developer at regular intervals.

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