Prototype Models TypesExampleWhen to useGeneral CharacteristicsType of Prototype

Different developers are working on the same system. Each developer will work on a specific part of the program. After everyone has done their part, the program will be integrated with each other resulting in a whole new program.When fast development model is needed. Working model with all the features but is inefficient. Users can interact with the system. Storage and retrieval of data may be inefficient. May contain only basic features.

Patch-Up Prototype

Submit the user Just the windows (interfaces) without working functions. When the coding required by the application is too expensive. Certain part of program or features should be tested or updated.

A nonoperational scale model is one that is Nonworking. Prototype input and output only. It is a Dummy program.

Nonoperational Prototype

An example is a system to be installed in one location, tested and modified as necessary, and later implemented in other locations.

When many installations of the same information system are planned. Pilot system is created. It is completely operation model. Known as a Beta Version. Fully Functional Software but the aim of being in beta version is to as for feedbacks or suggestions. It could be very successful if the First of a Series Prototype is properly done.First-of-a-Series Prototype

Program has five menu items (Search, Select, Insert, Edit, Delete) just two of them are available and working.

It is applied to software that is part of a bigger suite of programs. An operational model includes some, but not all the system features. Some, but not all, essential features are included. With the acceptance of these features, later essential features are added. System is built in modules. Part of the actual system.

Selected Features Prototype

There are four types of Prototype Models based on their development planning.