[IxDA Discuss] True or False: In a perfect world we'd all create html clickable wireframes after the static ones have been done

[Todd Zaki Warfel]

On Sep 1, 2007, at 11:57 AM, Dan Saffer wrote:

> Why do you have to prototype in the language it will be built in?  
> I'm sure that would be ideal (and occasionally necessary) and does  
> work well on the web, but for desktop apps, mobile, and devices,  
> because of the barrier to entry that the language/mechanics/ 
> materials cause, it's often impractical.

We rarely prototype in the same language the final product is built  
in. In fact, in most cases we prototype and/or advocate using a  
different language to emphasize the throwaway nature of the prototype.

Again, this depends on the goals established up front. If the goal is  
to recycle, we'll do it in the same language.

Cheers!

Todd Zaki Warfel
President, Design Researcher
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