Early access beta features
How to access and preview new features in Beta
Overview
We regularly release beta versions of our new features to obtain feedback and conduct real-world testing from customers. This program enables customers to gain early access to beta features, test and integrate them sooner, and provide us with valuable insights to improve our products.
Considerations when using beta features in your product
- Understand the limitations: Beta features may have limitations or known issues that have not yet been addressed, so it's important to read the documentation thoroughly to understand what to expect.
- Use in a test environment first Beta features should always be tested in a dedicated test environment first rather than in a production environment to minimize potential negative impacts on customers.
- Communicate with end-users: If beta features will be used by end-users, it's essential to clearly communicate that these features are still in development and may not be fully stable or reliable.
- Provide feedback: Developers should provide feedback on any issues or bugs encountered during testing to help improve the stability and reliability of the beta features.
- Stay up-to-date: Stay informed about updates to the beta features and review any changes in the documentation regularly to avoid potential issues or unexpected behaviour.
- Write defensive code: Developers should write defensive code that can handle instances where the interface of beta features changes or features are taken offline. This will prevent the code from breaking or causing errors and will ensure that the application continues to function as expected.
How to access beta features
Accessing beta features is relatively easy, you just need to pass in the following header in your API requests
lc-beta-features: true
This will enable you to control on your side if you want beta features on/off.