What is Prototype?
An early model of a product used to test ideas and gather feedback
Why It Matters
Prototypes help identify problems and validate ideas before spending time on full development
Real-World Example
A clickable design mockup that looks like a real app but doesn't have working functionality
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Related Terms
MVP
Minimum Viable Product - the simplest version of your product that delivers value to users
Production
The live environment where real users access your application
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic
Environment Variables
Secret settings stored outside your code, like passwords and API keys