I have just been working with a colleague on a short project to pick up, record and monitor the status of people as they completed a stay in hospital, not quite as simple as it sounds. Several attempts had been made at putting a simple recording system in place without success. The real problem was that no one had analysed and drawn the process, once this was done we were able to determine what people wanted from the system and what had to go into the system.
We created a simple process model using a flow chart and constructed a simple database model to suit. We could then invest time in the programming secure in the knowledge we had the process right.
Previously I have used Visio to create diagrams, but on this occasion I used SmartDraw. Give it a go, I can recommend it because it is simple to use, creating the flow sheet does not get in the way of your thinking.
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Bill - it's me again.
Isn't this story back-to-front?
Shouldn't it start with an objective, set in the context of the client's organisation?
I like the last bit - where you invite readers to participate to "give it a go"...
Blue Skies, Justin
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