Handbook
P2 — PDLC P2 — Validate solution
Solution fit experiments, prototypes, evidence for whether the approach works before heavy commit.
What it is
Prototypes and validation align with SDLC Design (C) partially; primary owner is product validation.
When people say this
When running PoC/MVP experiments, usability tests, or P2 BA techniques in techniques README matrix.
Where it lives
blueprints/pdlc/PDLC.md
How it fits the ecosystem
"Test and validate" in seven-phase benchmarks splits between P2 and SDLC Verify (E).
Typical usage in plans and chat
P2 plans should name falsifiable hypotheses and evidence artifacts, not only build tasks.
Related terms
Term page — canonical catalog entry p2.