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Espressosaurustoday at 4:00 PM1 replyview on HN

Why can't they call it a prototype or experiment? Sheesh.


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bloomcatoday at 5:23 PM

Prototype is usually something working, while spike can be pure research (e.g. validate that APIs are feasible and enough, or that something satisfies requirements). Prototype is usually more polished/usable. Experiment in my mind is something which user-facing but not in stable yet.

So for me they are differentiated enough, but could be that I am just used to it.

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