03.4.4 · Skill in Prototyping
Functional prototypes
Working code built quickly to test an idea with real behavior.
Some ideas only make sense with real data, real latency or real AI output. A functional prototype is throwaway code that tests them. This is where product engineers have an advantage, as long as the prototype is treated as disposable.
Resources
1- articleGo deeperUX strategies for complex-application design ↗NN/g · 2025 · 10 min
Why rough prototypes with real scenarios beat polished mockups early on, especially for expert tools.
Tools
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