What problem does it solve?
Build a throwaway prototype to de-risk a design decision before committing to production code. Use for state-machine validation, API ergonomics testing, UI layout exploration, or algorithmic feasibility. The prototype is explicitly disposable — no tests, no types, no polish. Goal is learning speed, not shipping quality.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Disposable by design: single-purpose exploration that can be deleted after findings.
- Time-boxed workflows: clear duration and deliverables to minimize drift.
- Findings preserved: document outcomes in PROTOTYPE_FINDINGS.md to inform production decisions.
- Support for radical variations: compare approaches (A/B) to reveal trade-offs.
Quick Start
Open a disposable prototype session, define one falsifiable question, time-box the exercise to 15–25 minutes, and document findings in PROTOTYPE_FINDINGS.md before deleting the prototype.