Beta 0: User Testing & Production Readiness

Phase Goal: Real user testing with corrections system and essential security

Success Metric: User satisfaction, essential production features functional

1. Overview

Beta 0 adds user-facing features and essential production infrastructure:

• User corrections notification system
• Archive.org integration (evidence persistence)
• Essential security controls
• Beta tester program

Key Innovation: First real users testing the system

2. Requirements

FR45: Corrections Notification System (Basic)

IFCN Compliance Requirement

Mechanisms:

1. In-page banner (persistence period TBD)
   2. Public correction log
   3. Email notifications (opt-in)

Target: Corrections visible promptly

FR47: Archive.org Integration

Evidence Persistence

Functionality:

• Auto-archive all evidence sources
• Fallback to archived version if original unavailable
• Periodic re-archiving for frequently viewed claims

Target: High percentage of evidence archived

NFR12: Security Controls (Essential)

Production Readiness

Requirements:

1. Input validation (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF prevention)
   2. Rate limiting
   3. HTTPS everywhere
   4. Basic authentication for admin functions

Target: 0 critical/high security vulnerabilities

3. Beta Testing Program

Recruitment:

• Multiple beta testers
• Mix: journalists, researchers, fact-checkers, general users

Testing Protocol:

• Structured testing period
• Guided tasks + free exploration
• Satisfaction survey
• Bug reporting system

Success Metric: Satisfactory user feedback

4. Success Criteria

• ✅ Beta testers recruited and completed testing
• ✅ User satisfaction meets target
• ✅ Corrections system working (all mechanisms)
• ✅ Archive.org integration operational
• ✅ Security audit: 0 critical/high issues
• ✅ Quality gates still maintaining <5% hallucinations

Related Pages

• POC2 - Previous phase
• V1.0 - Next phase (launch)
• Roadmap Overview

Document Status: ✅ Beta 0 Specification Complete
Version: V0.9.70