Which questions should I ask the client?

[Catalina]

My Access skill level is now sufficient to build a straightforward application for a business that needs a sales database.

Before I commit myself, I will ask the client a lot of questions about what the application should be able to do. That way I will be able to give him a quote that is reasonable for me, as well for him. I also want to protect myself from getting involved in a project that is beyond my capacities.

Are there any particular questions I should get answers for? I would like to have an established programmers view on that.

All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Catalina

 

[HiTechCoach]

This really is not a programmers question nut one for a system analyst or system/db architect.

If done properly and professionally, everything must be written up into a design specification document. Most programmer are to eager to write code so they skip this step.

If this really is your first time, I would recommend that you team up with someone with lots of experience as a system analyst/system architect and consultant. Otherwise you could easily end up up working for free, even losing money, on your first few projects.


Also see:
The Iceberg Secret, Revealed

 

[gemma-the-husky]

another important question is to decide how to deal with your client

are you giving him unprotected source code, or are you giving him a protected mde file.

 

[Catalina]

Thanks for the info.

Application is nearly finished and so far so good.

Catalina

 

[HiTechCoach]

Catalina,

That is great news.

 

[GinaWhipp]

Among other documents this is a form that I fill out with the Client...

View attachment ApplicationProfileForm.doc

...perhaps it will help you.

 

[Catalina]

Great, I like that form.

I appreciate it GinaWhipp.

Catalina

 

[GinaWhipp]

You're welcome! Just change to eMail address if you plan to use or I could end up getting your completed form...