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Works-like vs. looks-like prototypes
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Adafruit Industries Blog
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Aug. 18, 2026, 8:23 p.m.
design and architecture
Manufacturing
pcb
prototyping
prototyping
product-development
software-engineering
product-design
Summary
James Bowman discusses the significance of prototypes in product development, distinguishing between 'works-like' and 'looks-like' prototypes, emphasizing the importance of creating functional prototypes before production without shipping them.
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