GLOSSARY

Proof of concept

A small build that shows a solution can work on the customer's problem.

Updated 2026-10-20By Forward Deployed Course editorial1 min read

A proof of concept (PoC) is the smallest build that shows a proposed solution can work on a customer's real problem. It is not production software: it answers the question "can this work here?" before anyone invests in a pilot.

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