beta6rc1
beta6rc1 is a designation commonly used in software development to indicate a specific release candidate. The "beta" phase generally signifies that a software product is feature-complete but may still contain bugs or require further refinement. "6" often refers to the sixth beta iteration, suggesting a progression through testing and bug fixing. "rc1" stands for "release candidate 1," meaning this is the first version considered stable enough for wider testing before a final official release.
Release candidates are crucial in the software development lifecycle. They are distributed to a select group
The adoption of such naming conventions allows for clear communication about the software's maturity and stability.