ChatGPT.
| Stage | Meaning | Typical tag |
|---|---|---|
| alpha | Early preview. Feature-incomplete or unstable; mostly for internal/dev testing. | v1.4.0-alpha.1 |
| beta | More complete. Features mostly in place; broader testing; bugs expected. | v1.4.0-beta.1 |
| rc | “Release candidate.” Intended to become the final release unless serious bugs are found. | v1.4.0-rc.1 |
| final/stable | Production release. | v1.4.0 |