# What is PoC?

> Proof of Concept

It is a small-scale preliminary trial conducted to prove whether an idea works in practice.

## Overview
It is a short-term study conducted before starting a large project to understand whether the core technology performs as expected. At this stage, a perfect design or a full-scale product is not expected; only the basic functionality is tested.

*Analogy: It is like making a model before building a building or cooking a dish at home for trial purposes before adding it to a restaurant menu.*

## How it works
Data is collected with limited resources by making only the most critical feature functional. If the result is successful, the project is invested in; if not, it is abandoned.

## Where it is used
It is used in software development processes and new technology investments.

## Commonly confused with
It is confused with a prototype; a prototype is a sample of the product, whereas a PoC is an experiment that proves the feasibility of an idea.

## Frequently asked questions
**What happens if the PoC is successful?**
Since it is proven that the idea is feasible, the project moves to the full-scale development phase.


## Related terms
- [Framework](/en/dictionary/framework/)
- [Deployment](/en/dictionary/deployment/)
- [Product Development Cycle](/en/dictionary/product-development-cycle/)

## Related tools
- [Exploitarium](/en/discover/exploitarium/)
- [VulnClaw](/en/discover/vulnclaw/)

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Source: TreScout Dictionary · https://trescout.com/en/dictionary/poc/