spike

A spike prototype is a throwaway experiment used to validate the feasibility of an idea before committing to full-scale development. It decomposes complex concepts into manageable questions and conducts iterative research to deliver a clear validation verdict.

To validate ideas quickly, you generate disposable prototypes that test critical assumptions. This process decomposes ideas into feasibility questions, executes iterative build cycles, and produces a clear verdict on whether the concept is viable.

Yes, running a feasibility experiment requires scripting capabilities and tools for building and testing prototypes. These are necessary to generate the throwaway experiments and execute the iterative research and build cycles effectively.

You should use a spike instead of building the full feature when you need to explore feasibility and validate ideas before investing in full-scale development. It is ideal for answering specific technical questions through rapid, throwaway experiments.

The best way to decompose complex ideas into feasibility questions is to break them down into manageable components that can be tested individually. This allows the spike to conduct targeted research and build iterative prototypes for each specific question.

Yes, you can use this approach to test technical assumptions before implementation. It generates throwaway prototypes specifically designed to validate the feasibility of ideas and provides clear verdicts on whether those assumptions hold true.