Test Center

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Test Center?

Test Center is a GNOME testing utility for installing experimental application builds from development branches or bundles. It includes merge request builds, branch builds, and bundle installation.

Merge request builds

Branch builds

Bundle installation

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

GNOME contributors validating fixes before a release

Before you choose

System component installation only works on GNOME OS. Experimental builds can behave differently from stable releases.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. System component installation only works on GNOME OS.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. System component installation only works on GNOME OS.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings merge request builds and branch builds into the same workflow.

Choose the development build associated with a reported issue, install it for testing, and reproduce the original steps to check whether the proposed change helps.

What to keep in mind

System component installation only works on GNOME OS.

Experimental builds can behave differently from stable releases.

How to use it well

Test Center fits GNOME contributors validating fixes before a release. Choose the development build associated with a reported issue, install it for testing, and reproduce the original steps to check whether the proposed change helps.

System component installation only works on GNOME OS. Experimental builds can behave differently from stable releases. Keep working files under version control so subsequent changes can be reviewed and reversed.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Test Center free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. System component installation only works on GNOME OS.

Can I use Test Center for merge request builds?

Yes. Test Center includes merge request builds. Choose the development build associated with a reported issue, install it for testing, and reproduce the original steps to check whether the proposed change helps.

Can Test Center install experimental system components on any Linux distribution?

System component installation only works on GNOME OS.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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