PreReleaseKennung

PreReleaseKennung is a term that has emerged in the context of software development and release management. It refers to an identifier or designation used to mark a version of software that is not yet considered a final, stable release. These pre-release versions are typically made available for testing purposes before the official public launch.

Common examples of pre-release identifiers include "alpha," "beta," "release candidate" (RC), or simply version numbers that are not yet finalized, such as `1.0.0-alpha.1` or `2.3.0-beta`. The purpose of these kennungen is to clearly communicate the development stage of the software to users, testers, and stakeholders. This allows individuals to understand that the software may contain bugs, incomplete features, or undergo significant changes before its final release.

The use of pre-release kennungen is a crucial part of agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. It facilitates early feedback collection from a wider audience, helping developers to identify and fix issues, refine features, and ensure the overall quality and stability of the final product. Different types of pre-release kennungen often indicate varying levels of stability, with alpha typically being the least stable and release candidates being very close to the final version.