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Proof of Concept (PoC)
PronunciationPROOF uv KON-sept
Definition
A PoC is a small, focused project or exercise designed to verify that a specific idea, technology, or technical approach is feasible before committing full resources. It is not intended to be a production-ready product, but rather a way to validate assumptions.
Where you hear it
During technical planning meetings, project kickoff phases, or when evaluating new third-party tools.
Examples
We need to build a quick PoC to see if this library can handle our data volume.
The team spent two days on a PoC to validate the new authentication flow.
Common mistake
Confusing a PoC with an MVP; a PoC is a throwaway experiment to test feasibility, while an MVP is a functional product intended for real users.
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