The build of the platform software proposed for release, tested on the lead product hardware with its known issues listed, so validation can decide whether it is good enough to become the platform release.
Release package Work product in the Platform and derivative products lifecycle
Validating a fixed candidate on real hardware is the only way to know what will ship. Freezing a candidate stops late changes from invalidating test results and gives the release decision a defined object.
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