Beta 0: User Testing & Production Readiness

Last modified by Robert Schaub on 2025/12/22 14:15

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