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# Task 015: Beta Testing Program
## 1. Task Overview
### Task Title
**Title:** Launch beta testing program with 100 early adopters
### Goal Statement
**Goal:** Validate the 48-hour guarantee with real devpreneurs, gather feedback, and refine the system before public launch.
## 2. Strategic Analysis
### Problem Context
We need real-world validation before public launch. Beta testers will stress-test the system and provide critical feedback.
### Recommendation
Run a closed beta with 100 hand-picked devpreneurs who have real MVPs to build, offering them lifetime discounts for feedback.
## 3. Technical Requirements
### Functional Requirements
- Beta tester application system
- Onboarding workflow
- Feedback collection system
- Bug tracking integration
- Usage analytics
- Success metrics tracking
- Beta communication channels
- Early access documentation
### Non-Functional Requirements
- **Support:** 24-hour response time
- **Stability:** 95% success rate
- **Capacity:** Handle 10 concurrent users
- **Feedback:** Daily collection cycles
## 4. Implementation Plan
### Phase 1: Beta Infrastructure
- [ ] Create beta signup page
- [ ] Build application review system
- [ ] Set up beta environment
- [ ] Create feedback forms
### Phase 2: Tester Selection
- [ ] Define ideal beta tester profile
- [ ] Review applications
- [ ] Select diverse 100 testers
- [ ] Create onboarding materials
### Phase 3: Beta Launch
- [ ] Send beta invitations
- [ ] Conduct onboarding sessions
- [ ] Provide beta documentation
- [ ] Set up support channels
### Phase 4: Feedback Loop
- [ ] Daily feedback collection
- [ ] Weekly beta calls
- [ ] Bug triage process
- [ ] Feature request tracking
### Phase 5: Iteration
- [ ] Fix critical bugs
- [ ] Implement top requests
- [ ] Refine 48-hour process
- [ ] Update documentation
## 5. Success Criteria
- [ ] 100 beta testers onboarded
- [ ] 80%+ success rate on MVPs
- [ ] 50+ MVPs shipped in beta
- [ ] NPS score >50
- [ ] 10+ testimonials collected
- [ ] All P0 bugs fixed
## 6. Dependencies
- All core features completed (Tasks 001-014)
- Beta infrastructure ready
- Support team trained
## 7. Estimated Effort
**Priority:** P1 (High - Week 9)
**Complexity:** Medium
**Duration:** 5 days (2 weeks runtime)