prototype

To create a throwaway prototype, structure it with two branches, logic and UI, and a single runnable entry. This minimal in-memory setup lets you validate design options quickly.

A throwaway prototype is used to quickly validate design questions, test data models, and explore UI variations before committing to production. It remains unpersisted and easily removable after learning.

You need a prototype to test state transitions when you want to explore logic or UI approaches before production. It provides a lightweight, disposable implementation to answer a single question.

Yes, prototyping works with a minimal in-memory implementation. This approach keeps the prototype unpersisted, allowing you to test logic and UI variations without affecting your production database.

The best way to compare UI variations is using a dedicated prototype structure with a UI branch. This allows you to switch between approaches and quickly validate design decisions.

You should not use throwaway prototypes for persistent features or production logic. They are designed for exploring options and should be removed after answering the initial design question.