nearrelease
nearrelease is a term used to describe software or a product that is in the final stages of development and is very close to being officially released to the public. This phase typically follows extensive testing, bug fixing, and feature finalization. While the core functionality is generally stable, nearrelease versions might still undergo minor tweaks, performance optimizations, or last-minute polish.
In the software industry, nearrelease is often synonymous with terms like release candidate (RC), beta, or near-final
The distinction between a nearrelease and a stable, official release is the degree of certainty regarding its