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descriptionLanguage: en
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# Prototyping

- Type: research practice
- Group: Implementation cycle
- Placement: Implementation / Evolving the solution
- [Source](<https://framework.scaledagile.com/spikes>)

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A simplified implementation helps explore a solution or gather feedback before building it fully.

## Relationships

- may be refined within: [Iterative Development](/practices/iterative/en.md) (support)
- can result from: [Technical spike](/practices/spike/en.md) (support)
- may be used in: [Spiral Development Model](/practices/spiral/en.md) (support)
- may be assessed through: [Usability Testing](/practices/usability/en.md) (verification)

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