prototype stage
[/ˈproʊtətaɪp steɪdʒ/]
nounpl: prototype stages
fase de protótipo
1. The initial phase of product development where a preliminary model or version is created to test concepts, design, and functionality before full-scale production
The new smartphone is still in the prototype stage and won't be available to consumers for another year.
O novo smartphone ainda está na fase de protótipo e não estará disponível para consumidores por mais um ano.
2. An early phase of development characterized by experimentation, testing, and refinement of ideas
The software application remains in the prototype stage with limited features and user testing.
A aplicação de software permanece na fase de protótipo com recursos limitados e testes com usuários.
In Brazilian tech culture, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem, the concept of 'fase de protótipo' is central to innovation discussions. Companies often showcase products 'em fase de protótipo' to attract investors and gather user feedback. In the USA, especially in Silicon Valley and NYC tech communities, products in the prototype stage are frequently described as being 'in beta' and released to early adopters for testing.
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