Wrapping up

Other things to consider at beta

You’ll usually need to talk about how you use technology, for example:

the way you deploy software, proving you can deploy frequently without impacting users
how you’ve made your service secure so users’ data is safe
how you’ll work with cookies and similar technologies
how you’re making source code open
how you’re managing the limits placed on your service by the technology stack and development toolchain you’ve chosen
how you’re using open standards and common platforms
what the effect would be if your service was unavailable for any length of time and how you’re managing this
how you’re testing your technology

You’ll probably also be asked about:

your beta dashboard and the performance data you’ve published
how you’re using styles, components and patterns in the GOV.UK Design System
your future user research plans and budgets

If you’ve created any new design patterns - or learned anything useful about an existing design pattern - you should share what you’ve learned through the GOV.UK Design System.

Moving from public beta into live

Read our guidance on how the live phase works to find out what operating a live service involves.

You can book an assessment when you think you’re ready to move into live.

Work in Progress!

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Last update: 2023-07-26
Created: 2023-07-26