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What are the differences between a demo and a prototype in software engineering?

My research taught me that a prototype is typically the minimum viable software needed to allow users to test its functionality.

Please provide an example to clarify the differences.

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A demo is a presentation of results. A result is not necessarily a product or even a complete feature. It just demonstrates progress.

A prototype is a product that is expected to need more work (or may even be a dummy) but will allow stakeholders to see what the end result will (or is planned to) be like.