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Prototype Model

The prototype model in software engineering is a method for creating an early version of a software application to gather user feedback and clarify requirements before full development. Key features include iterative development, a focus on user needs, and the ability to detect design flaws early. While it enhances user involvement and understanding, it may also increase development time and costs if not managed properly.

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Prototype Model

The prototype model in software engineering is a method for creating an early version of a software application to gather user feedback and clarify requirements before full development. Key features include iterative development, a focus on user needs, and the ability to detect design flaws early. While it enhances user involvement and understanding, it may also increase development time and costs if not managed properly.

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Prototype Model In Software Engineering

In software engineering, a prototype model is a method used to build a preliminary version of


a software application. This model helps to create an early, simplified version of the final
product, called a prototype, which shows how the software might work. It is often used to
gather feedback and understand user requirements better before full development begins.

Key Features:
1. Initial version: The prototype is a basic and incomplete version of the software but includes
key features to demonstrate its functionality.
2. Iterative development: The prototype is improved through feedback from users or
stakeholders until it meets their needs.
3. Focus on user requirements: It allows developers to clarify unclear or incomplete
requirements early in the process.

Steps in the Prototype Model:


1. Identify requirements: Gather the basic needs or expectations from users.
2. Develop prototype: Build a simple working model that captures the core ideas.
3. User evaluation: Show the prototype to users for feedback.
4. Refinement: Modify the prototype based on feedback and repeat the process.
5. Final product: Once the prototype meets all requirements, full-scale development begins.

Advantages:
• Improves understanding of user requirements.
• Detects design flaws early.
• Enhances user involvement in development.
• Reduces the risk of project failure.

Disadvantages:
• May increase development time and cost if not managed well.
• Users might focus too much on the prototype and expect the final product to look the same.
• Risk of ignoring proper documentation during rapid iterations.
The prototype model is especially useful for projects where requirements are unclear or likely to
evolve.

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