Prototyping is a phase in web development which involves developing a working model of a system or in this case, a website. But is prototyping really that important? Can we just skip that part and head on to the actual coding? Oh yes, by all means you can but for sure your website would be a mess. Imagine making a movie without a script. Imagine making a building without a blueprint. It's a disaster. Everything should be planned ahead before diving to the actual development process.
Prototyping is essential in web development. First of all, it enhances the requirements of the system. The team would let the user interact with the prototype and from there the user would give the developers their feedback. These feedback would then translate to improved functions, hence, enhances the specs that was initially given. It also helps in finalizing the requirements of the system. Nothing is more annoying than fickle minded project managers. Therefore, prototyping is really the best solution to avoid adding and modification of specs come coding time.
Now, if you're thinking of developing a website or a system for that matter, make a prototype. It'll save you time and effort which in return saves you money. At the end of the day, it's the quality of the work that matters for the clients. That's why an organized approach such as prototyping is a must.
Keywords: web development, drupal development, web prototype, rapid website prototype
