Last Week
Mid-year milestone achieved! After returning from my trip and settling back in, I successfully released the first alpha testing build of my MVP on Google Play Store. The app is now ready for testing.
Testing Infrastructure
Most of last week was spent setting up the testing environment – not the local development setup, but the infrastructure testers need:
- Issue boards for bug tracking
- Discussion forums for feedback
- GitHub documentation with clear README files
- Testing instructions so testers know what to focus on
What does it mean in English?
The app is now available for a small group of testers to try out. I’ve created places for them to report problems, suggest features, and discuss their experience. It’s like having a feedback box, instruction manual, and community forum all set up before inviting people to test.
Nerdy Details
Setting up proper testing infrastructure is crucial for gathering actionable feedback. This includes:
- Clear reproduction steps for bugs
- Feature request templates
- Testing checklists for key user flows
- Automated issue tracking integration
This Week
Focus is on:
- Getting the word out to potential testers
- Onboarding users to the alpha program
- Collecting initial feedback and bug reports
- Documenting feature requests
Next Week
Continue the testing phase and start addressing the first round of feedback. Real users, real feedback, real progress.