Proof of concept

A proof of concept is a short and/or incomplete realization (or synopsis) of a certain method or idea(s) to demonstrate its feasibility.

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The proof of concept is usually considered a milestone on the way of a fully functioning prototype.

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In computer society proof of concept (proof of concept code or PoC) is often used as a synonym for exploit.

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