# POC: [Proof of Concept Name]

> **Type:** Proof of Concept
> **Author:** [Name]
> **Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
> **Deadline:** [Target date]
> **Status:** Draft | In Progress | Completed

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## Hypothesis

_What are we trying to prove?_

[A single statement in the format: "We believe that [approach/technology] is capable of [expected outcome] for [context/problem]."]

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## What Is Being Tested

_Technology, business approach, or both?_

[Describe what is being put to the test and why there is uncertainty about it.]

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## POC Scope

### In scope
- [What will be built / tested]

### Out of scope
- [What is intentionally excluded from this POC]

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## Success Criteria

_How will we know the hypothesis was validated?_

| Criterion | How to Measure | Target |
|-----------|---------------|--------|
| [e.g., The technology supports X req/s] | [Load test] | [≥ 500 req/s] |

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## Audience

_Who needs to see the result of this POC?_

[Technical team / PM / Leadership / Client / Investors]

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## Code/Result Destination

- [ ] Fully disposable
- [ ] Could serve as a base for the MVP
- [ ] To be defined after results

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## Next Steps

| Scenario | Action |
|----------|--------|
| POC succeeded | [What happens next] |
| POC failed | [Alternative or pivot] |
| Inconclusive result | [How to break the tie] |
