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Usually the first stage in the developement of new software is to write up the user requirements.
It is important to document the goals of the different users of the system.
Screen and report layouts will be drawn up and possibly a prototype will be created.
It takes time for both developer and commissioner to picture a new system handling all the user needs.
Hartley Software usually programs with Microsoft Visual Basic. This is a widely used developement platform for Windows.
The database used will be the royality-free Access, royality-free MSDE or SQL Server.
The user will often view and comment on the system as it develops.
The users evaluate the completed software against the documented goals of the system before acceptance.
Further problems may arise after acceptance that will need fixing quickly.
Usually the client will fully own the developed software.