walk-throughs

Detailed solution explanations

Walk-throughs are guided tours or step-by-step explanations.

A walk-through of a house shows prospective buyers each room.

A walk-through of a video game explains how to complete it: I couldn't beat the final boss without a walk-through.

In theater and film, a walk-through is a rehearsal where actors move through their positions without full performance.

The term implies methodical progression from start to finish.

inspection

tour

Planned multi-destination journey

assessment · evaluation · checklist · final · real-estate · buyer · seller · contractor · building · home

instructional

demonstration

Public display of opinion

how-to · procedures · instructions · training · onboarding · orientation · manual · tutorial · overview · breakdown

gaming

tutorial

Instructional step-by-step guide

level · hints · tips · boss · puzzle · solution · gameplay · speedrun · completionist · achievements

rehearsal

dry-run

Practice session beforehand

dress · practice · spacing · marks · choreography · scene · performance · theater · production · director

software

demo

Short trial presentation

  • prototypeFirst functional specimen
  • wireframeEdge-only geometric model
  • UIInteraction design abbreviation

interface · feature · functionality · product · onboarding · navigation · testing · QA · acceptance · scenarios

Opposites
guidance level

walk-throughstrial and error

Learning through repeated attempts

discovery · exploration · learning the hard way · learning by doing · winging it

discovery vs. instruction

walk-throughsself-discovery

Learning one's true character

experimentation · improvisation · sandbox mode

depth of engagement

walk-throughsdrive-bys

Shootings from moving vehicles

skimming · once-overs · snapshots

Family

walkthrough

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G