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High-fidelity

Meaning in software engineering, with examples

/ˌhaɪ fɪˈdeləti/adjectiveCore term

In software engineering, high-fidelity means: Describes a design or prototype that looks and behaves almost like the final product, with real content, colours, images and interactions.

In Turkish: yüksek detaylı, yüksek doğruluklu, hi-fi

How it is used

Shortened to hi-fi. High-fidelity mockups and prototypes are used for final reviews, realistic usability tests and developer handoff. They take longer to make, so teams usually create them after the structure is agreed.

Example sentences

  1. The high-fidelity prototype was so realistic that some participants thought the app was already live.

  2. Don't jump to high-fidelity screens before the flow is approved.

Common collocations

  • high-fidelity mockup
  • high-fidelity prototype
  • hi-fi designs
  • move to high fidelity
  • low-fidelityDescribes an early design, wireframe or prototype that is rough and simple, without real colours, images or detailed content, so it is quick to make and change.
  • mockupA static, realistic image of a screen or product that shows the final colours, fonts, images and spacing but cannot be clicked.
  • 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.
  • handoffThe stage when designers pass finished designs, specs and assets to developers so they can build them, ideally with a walkthrough and clear notes.

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