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Product note · September 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Give the prototype one job

A prototype becomes easier to evaluate when it has one clear job.

Can someone find the next step? Can they explain the result? Can they recover from a mistake? Choose the uncertainty you need to resolve before deciding how much to build.

A polished screen can start a useful conversation. A defined question helps that conversation produce a decision.

What is the next uncertainty your prototype needs to resolve?

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