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When To Prototype

Writing a prototype code is useful in many situations:

  • A solution is not clear.
  • There are several approaches one could take, but none stand out.
  • You’re worried there may be no good solutions and think it’s a good idea to experiment a bit before committing to writing the whole program.
  • You would like to see how we tackle a particular problem and compare it with other companies' products.
  • Simply gain experience on a subject before going for real.
 

What is prototyping?

A prototype is a quick-and-dirty piece of code in which we try out possible solutions to some (or all) of your requirements. The goal in writing a prototype is to explore how to solve a particular problem before writing the proper code. It’s a trial run.

Prototyping allows us to see problems more clearly—and often earlier—in the design and development process. A prototype gives you the chance to try out different ways of meeting the project’s objectives. Perhaps you can think of more than one approach and you’d like to test which one’s best. Or maybe you start off with one idea but think of a better one as we’re writing your code. During the prototyping stage, we can try these options and decide with you on which one will be the best solution.

Prototyping some or all your project before we write the real code is a great way to understand the task properly, as well as trying out some ideas to find the best solution for your project. It’s an investment of time, but time well spent!

Sometimes, there’s no substitute for actually trying something out.

Contact us to discuss how we can help you in prototyping your ideas and test its benefits to your business.