How do you find beta testers?

[J. Landman Gay]

On 4/12/17 1:06 PM, Jonathan Lynch via use-livecode wrote:
> I have been getting feedback from friends and family on my app, but I
> want to find a wider circle of testers. I plan to seek testers on the
> use-list as well, but for now I am trying to find a couple dozen
> nonprogrammers so I can judge how the average public reacts to the
> app.
>
> How do those of you who program for the general public do this?

Since I do mostly client work, I hire someone. I use a professional QA 
tester who's very good (let me know privately if you want more info.) 
For non-commercial projects I do what you're planning to do -- ask around.

If you can afford it, I really recommend a professional QA person. They 
know how to test, and they put the app through rigorous trials that 
cover all situations including edge cases most people won't think of. 
They can set up a bug database for you and they follow established 
methodology for ensuring the software is as good as it can be. It really 
is a skill that the general public is not prepared to do.

You do need a budget though.

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