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Clickable prototype

Meaning in software engineering, with examples

nounCommon term

In software engineering, clickable prototype means: A prototype in which screens are linked together, so clicking or tapping buttons and links takes the user to the next screen as in a real product.

In Turkish: tıklanabilir prototip, etkileşimli prototip

How it is used

Made by connecting frames in tools like Figma and shared as a link for usability tests or stakeholder reviews. Also called an interactive prototype. Usually only the main paths are clickable, so testers need clear tasks.

Example sentences

  1. I'll send you a clickable prototype so you can try the booking flow on your phone.

  2. Only the checkout screens are clickable in this prototype.

Common collocations

  • share a clickable prototype
  • clickable prototype link
  • interactive prototype
  • make the screens clickable
  • prototypeA quick, rough version of a game or feature made to test whether an idea is fun or works, before the team spends time on final art and polish.
  • high-fidelityDescribes a design or prototype that looks and behaves almost like the final product, with real content, colours, images and interactions.
  • usability testingA research method in which real users try to complete tasks with a product or prototype while a researcher watches, to find out where they struggle.
  • user flowA diagram or sequence that shows the screens, steps and decisions a user goes through to complete one task in a product, such as resetting a password.

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