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"When traveling to a new city, I rely on _ apps to find my way."
Navigation
A simple model or test model of a new product or software. Engineers make this to ensure that their design works.
Prototype
Digital tool
A tool or software that operates on a computer or electronic device.
What's an antonym for "Solution"?
Problem
This step involves thinking of many different solutions before deciding on the best one.
Brainstorming
"A _ is a person who writes code for software development."
Coder or Programmer
The underlying problem or issue.
Root Cause
Qualitative Data
Information that is descriptive and non-numeric, often based on observations and interviews.
What's a synonym for "Alternative"?
Option, Choice
This step involves learning more about a problem, including examining similar problems, learning who the problem affects, and finding the root cause.
Background Research
"In the _ phase, we generate ideas and concepts for the new website."
Brainstorm
The field of study that includes programming, web development, and app design.
Computer Science
Proposal
A formal plan or suggestion for a specific action or project.
What is an synonym for "Coder"?
Programmer
This step involves creating a test model, usually smaller and/or cheaper, to ensure a design works.
"Our team discovered a _ in the current software that needs fixing."
Flaw
The act of gathering information to better understand user needs and preferences. Studying or learning something.
Research
Communication
The exchange of information or ideas between people.
What's a synonym for "Redesign"?
Revise
This step involves defining what the solution needs to do to be successful.
Criteria / Requirements
"A deep understanding of the _ information crucial for finding a lasting solution."
Background
The act of testing and redesigning a product repeatedly to make it better.
Iteration
Representation
The act of creating a visual or conceptual model of something.
Or
How people are or are not included within a group
What is an synonym for "Requirements"?
Criteria
This step involves repeatedly testing and redesigning to improve the product.
Iteration