Iteration
Definition
Iteration: Iteration is the process of making incremental improvements to a product based on feedback and data. Rather than building a complete solution upfront, iterative development involves releasing versions, learning, and continuously improving.
Example Usage
“Through five iterations of our checkout flow, we increased conversion from 2% to 8%.”
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