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GOV.UK Service Manual beta phase guidance
Explains private and public beta, using beta to build the service for real, invite limited users first, collect feedback and improve, open to all users after assessment, and prepare for transition to live.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / beta banner | Choose phase / beta banner when the whole service is in alpha, private beta, or public beta and users need a service-wide maturity signal. | The phase banner appears consistently across all pages in the service while the phase applies. | GOV.UK Service Manual explains private and public beta as real service building, feedback collection, controlled scale-up, assessment, and preparation for live. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Phase / beta banner vs banner vs notification banner vs site alert
GOV.UK Service Manual explains private and public beta, feedback-driven improvement, scaling, and transition toward live.
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Publisher: GOV.UK Service Manual. Last checked: .