Prototypes Glossary

Browse 3 prototypes terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Prototypes Terms

Disposable Code: Code written with the expectation that it will be thrown away rather than maintained long term. In engineering slang, disposable code is fine when treated...
Prototype Slang: Informal language people use around prototypes, rough demos, and early-stage experiments. In engineering slang, this often includes all the ways teams blur the...
Quick and Dirty: Done rapidly and with limited polish, usually to get an answer or stop immediate pain. In engineering slang, quick and dirty is honest when temporary and...