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.
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.
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