Test a pre-release version of WordPress (betaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. or RCRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge.) to find bugs and usability issues before the final release. Your test reports help make each WordPress release stable and reliable.
- Reference: Test Reports — how to structure your findings
- Connect: Join #core-test and #core-editor on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ and introduce yourself
Steps
- Set up your test environment. From the most recent Beta or RC Release announcement, click the Playground link to launch a test environment.
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Read the testing instructions. The announcement post explains which features and areas to focus on.
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Test the release. Follow the guidance in the announcement, paying most attention to new functionality and coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. behavior.
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Draft your findings. Include your environment (OS, browser, WordPress version, active plugins), steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual behavior, and screenshots if helpful.
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Share your findings. Search WordPress Trac and the Alpha/Beta support forums to see if a report already exists. If you find a match, add to it. If not:
- Found a reproducible bug? File a ticket on WordPress Trac with your full documentation.
- Unsure if it’s a bug? Post in the Alpha/Beta support forums.
Contribution checklist
- Tested at least one feature from the announcement
- Shared findings or reported bugs with helpful context
- Report includes environment details and steps to reproduce
What happens next
Watch for updates to the TracTrac Trac is the place where contributors create issues for bugs or feature requests much like GitHub.https://core.trac.wordpress.org/. ticket or forum posts. Your report will be reviewed by a WordPress contributor, and they may ask you for more information.
Once you’ve tested one release, you can test the next one or explore other Test pathways.
Help
Stuck? Check the getting help guide, then ask in #core-test on Slack.
Further reading:
– Latest release announcements
– Get Set Up for Testing — Playground is a fast start, but you can also create a local test environment
