Question

1. What is prototyping? Explain the various steps in prototyping

Answer 1

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A prototype is an original model, form or an instance that serves as a basis for other processes. In software technology, the term prototype is a working example through which a new model or a new version of an existing product can be derived.

Steps in prototyping:

1) decide on the goal of the project and its major components or categories

2) choose one or two features to begin with (usually in the main category or

home page)

3) create a preliminary design on paper

4) discuss the design with stakeholders with the aim of improving it

5) repeat steps 3 & 4 to generate a simple design that all can agree on

6) implement the design on the computer

7) repeat the consultation / refinement process until the features are ‘good

enough’ to continue

8) add another feature and repeat the prototyping process of consultation and  refinement