In search of the ideal prototype

ABSTRACT

Common wisdom states rapid prototyping will result in a better product. Many tools are available to assist the practitioner in producing prototypes. Yet, few indications exist to show rapid prototyping has substantially improved how products are built. This panel will look at the following issues: Can rapid prototyping dramatically improve product development? How do developers integrate rapid prototyping into their existing development process? Are high fidelity tools helpful or do they actually impede development? What is the ideal prototype and how can we build it?

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.3 Software Management
          Subjects: Software development

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.m Miscellaneous
          Subjects: Rapid prototyping**

  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)

General Terms:
Design, Performance