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Prototype

A rough, non-working version of an idea used to get feedback before anyone writes real code.

Example

A clickable Figma screen you show five customers is a prototype, not an MVP.

Related terms

MVP
The smallest version of your product that still delivers value, built quickly so you can learn from real users before investing more.
User Story
A feature written from the user’s point of view, describing what they want and why, rather than how to build it.

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