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+---
+'@journeyapps/react-native-quick-sqlite': minor
+---
+
+Bump to beta version
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-# Alpha
-This package is currently in an alpha release. Functionality could change dramatically in future releases. Certain functions may be partially implemented or buggy.
+# Beta
+This package is currently in a beta release.
 
 ![screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/margelo/react-native-quick-sqlite/main/header2.png)