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Build the smallest usable prototype

Choose a single main task.

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Users can try the main task.

Choose a single main task.

Who this is for

For low-risk trials; do not substitute a prototype for critical systems.

Why this matters

A tangible trial supports discussion of actual use.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose a single main task.
  2. Build a model with a start and outcome.
  3. Label it a prototype and test with fictional data.

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