Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of AdminAlphaTest


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Dec 12, 2016, 4:01:23 PM (8 years ago)
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     1= Managing the Alpha test system =
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     3We need to test the client software on a wide range of platforms,
     4OS versions, and hardware and software configurations.
     5To do this we use volunteers called "Alpha testers",
     6who run test versions of the client software and report results through a web interface.
     7The web site, https://boinc.berkeley.edu/alpha/,
     8also lets you view test results.
     9
     10The file boinc_alpha/test.inc (in isaac) lets you configure testing.
     11At the top there is a list of platform (HW/OS version combos)
     12with a "target number" of test results for each.
     13More popular platforms have higher targets;
     14adjust these numbers based on the number of results you're getting.
     15
     16There follows a list of tests
     17
     18$versions is a list of versions to test.
     19To add a new version, put it at the top of the list.
     20Following the version number is the set of tests to do, and the set of platforms to cover.
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     22When you start a testing cycle, use all tests and all platforms.
     23As bugs get fixed and you do sub-release testing,
     24you can limit the tests and platforms as needed.
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     26Some tests (like transfer_restart) need to be done only when libcurl is updated,
     27and are disabled by default.
     28Enable them as needed.
     29
     30== Communicating with Alpha testers ==
     31
     32Communicate with Alpha testers via the boinc_alpha email list:
     33http://lists.ssl.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/boinc_alpha
     34
     35Send emails when:
     36
     37 * a test cycle or subcycle  starts or ends.
     38   Tell them exactly what's new and different about each test release.
     39   When a cycle is done, thank them for their effort.
     40 * more results are needed for a particular platform.
     41 * Major bugs are identified or fixed.
     42
     43== Recruiting Alpha testers ==
     44
     45If you're not getting enough test results,
     46recruit testers on the BOINC or SETI@home message boards.
     47
     48Testers register by sending email to an admin (currently David A.).
     49The admin creates an account on the Alpha project on isaac,
     50and sends them the account password and link to testing instructions.