We’re almost ready for the next bug fix release of Ushahidi v2.7.3b, and we need your help!

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What Needs Testing?

Some of the key features and bugs we need help testing include:-

• Category import on CSV import:
• Broken video embeds in reports when viewed over HTTPS:
• Install errors: 1321 and 1337
• Dual alert sign-up: 1316 and 1339
• Links back to reports - smssync: SMSSync #140 and Ushahidi #1334
• Parent category list in edit report new category:
• Timeline upgrade:

How To Help?

There are two ways to test:

• Download and test the install locally: We have tagged a 2.7.3b branch in github as the “beta release”. You can download this code and test it from the 2.7.3b github branch.
• Use our test Ushahidi site: We’ve uploaded this beta version onto http://testing.ushahidi.com and loaded up the http://zombiereports.org dataset to help you get started.

Testing Details

• Site: http://testing.ushahidi.com
• Username: testing@ushahidi.com
• Password: admin2014

We’re using this spreadsheet document to track all our findings, which we will move over to our github issues page once testing is complete. Key Dates to Keep in Mind?

• Code Freeze: 10th April 2014
• Testing (Internal + Community): 14th to 20th April 2014
• Community Co-testing Day: 16th April 2014
• Fixes: 21st April 2014
• Crowdmap Classic Upgrade: 22nd April 2014
• 2.7.3 Release: 23rd April 2014

Co-testing Virtual Date?

In the spirit of collaboration, we’re setting up time for co - testing fun. Join us to co-test on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014. Skype (add ngelzy or sharonrutto), IRC (irc.freenode.net #ushahidi)

Looking forward to having you join us!!!