What is a Prototype?
In web and app development, prototypes are early versions or demos meant for testing. The goal of a prototype is to gather feedback. It can also help developers agree on the next steps for the project.
More About Prototypes
Prototypes tend to be basic technical demos of websites or apps. Unlike mockups, prototypes aren’t just about showcasing design but also functionality.
A prototype will typically not include all of the features you expect to see in the final version. However, when using a prototype, you should get an idea of how the finished product will work.
The goal of a prototype is to evaluate features and the direction in which development is going. Ideally, prototypes should come near the beginning of the development cycle. This should happen before the development team invests too much time into features that might not work or that users might not want.
