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Prototypes or prototypical instances combine the most representative attributes of a category. They are the best examples among the members of a category and serve as benchmarks against which the surrounding "poorer" instances are categorized (see Prototype (linguistics)).

A prototype can also refer to a test machine, circuit or program which is designed for demonstration purposes. It also enables the testing of the new product's design before the product is put into production. Problems or deficencies in the product's design can be discovered and corrected. When the prototype is sufficiently refined and meets the functionality, robustness, manufacturability and other design goals, the product is ready for production.

See also: Categorization, Semantics

1 Computer Science

In computer science, a prototype is the object-class combination that prototype-based programming is based on. Rarely, the declaration of a subroutine is also described as a prototype.

2 Model Railroads

Among model railroad enthusiasts, at least in North America, actual railroads are commonly spoken of as "prototypes".





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Prototype-based programmingPrototype-based programming is a style of object-oriented programming in which classes are not present, and inheritance is accomplished by cloning existing objects which serve as prototypes for the new ones. It is also known as class-less prototype-orientPrototypePrototypes or prototypical instances combine the most representative attributes of a category. They are the best examples among the members of a category and serve as benchmarks against which the surrounding "poorer" instances are categorized (see PrototyPrototype patternA software design pattern prototype pattern is used for computer programming. Intent Specify the kinds of objects to create using a prototypical instance, and create new objects by copying this prototype. Problem Application "hard wires" the class of obje
Prototype (linguistics)The Prototype is what a Stereotype is called in cognitive linguitics. It is an Idealized cognitive model (ICM) of reality which is used as a benchmark when categorizing objects and ideas. It was coined by Eleanor Rosch in the 1970s as she performed experi  


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