# New Terminology for GitHub Previews

DevFeed: [New Terminology for GitHub Previews](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/new-terminology-for-github-previews-72922.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://github.blog/changelog/2024-10-18-new-terminology-for-github-previews>)

Author: Allison

Published: 2024-10-18T16:55:06Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [GitHub Changelog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/github-changelog.md>)

Topics: [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>), [Beta channel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/beta-channel.md>)

Tags: [2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2026.md>), [alpha](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/alpha.md>), [beta](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beta.md>), [general-availability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/general-availability.md>), [preview](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/preview.md>), [private](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/private.md>), [public](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/public.md>)

## AI overview

GitHub is replacing Alpha and Beta labels with Preview for features that are still being tested and are not generally available. The change is intended to make feature status clearer while retaining private and public preview options for early access and customer feedback.

## Source excerpt

As part of our commitment to improving your experience at GitHub, we're simplifying the terminology we use to refer to products that are in testing and validation stages. Starting on...