AT:

• if I run an alpha version of Optimize rest endpoint for retrieving the version actually returns the alpha version of Optimize (raw version)
• if I run a SNAPSHOT version of Optimize the rest endpoint for retrieving the version actually returns the SNAPSHOT version of Optimize (raw version)
• upgrading optimize still works without explicitly stating the version to upgrade to
• it is tested that the cutting algorithm works correctly with 2.3.0, 2.3.0-alpha1 and 2.3.0-SNAPSHOT as input

Hint:
think about if it actually makes sense to cut the version. The only reason I can spontaneously think of, is to get the correct upgrade script.