alpha test

alpha test

noun Computers.
an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users.
Compare beta test.

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Alpha test is always a great word to know.
So is vaporware. Does it mean:
to put a computer system together by supplying a specific computer with appropriate peripheral devices and connecting them
a product or software, that is promoted or marketed while it is still in development and that may never be produced
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al·pha-test

verb (used with object) Computers.
to subject (software or hardware) to an alpha test.
Compare beta-test.
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alpha test

noun
(computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer 
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