What are the Benefits of Prototyping in Software Engineering?

Software prototyping is a well-known software development methodology that provides us with confidence during product planning and development.

Often, people avoid prototyping as they do not want to spend time creating and trashing multiple prototypes.

On the other hand, prototype-based modeling helps visualize ideas, giving them shape and form. This makes it easier to understand, by clients and concerned stakeholders alike.

This last part is important.

Trying to convey an idea or requirement to a developer or a team is difficult. Ideas, risks, and subtle details can be lost in transmission and translation.

This is why prototyping is so important — it keeps everyone on the same page and increases the odds of a project’s success.

Three Phases of Prototyping

1. Identify core requirements

Before we begin prototyping, we must first identify basic requirement or core requirement of the idea we want to present in the prototype.

This core requirement should not be detailed and must only include those specifics that help your client understand the product.