Re: [IxDA Discuss] DISCUSS: Electronic medical records: bad, ugly, and dangerous?

2009-10-25 Thread siegy adler
As a developer of medical practice management applications, I%u2019d like to add my two cents to the discussion. Electronic medical records (EMRs) have their pros and cons. Some pros: %u2022EMRs facilitate communications between medical professionals and institutions. For example, a primary

[IxDA Discuss] To spec or not to spec?

2009-10-16 Thread siegy adler
I’m an advocate for writing functional specs. Here are 3 reasons why I believe specs facilitate development of Websites and applications: 1) Specs serve as the blueprint for the developer, which enables them to review the project and start coding without delay. Would you build a house without a

[IxDA Discuss] Define a functional spec

2009-10-08 Thread Siegy Adler
Here's my definition... A functional spec is a document that describes, in non-technical terms and illustrations, what a Website, or Web-based application, will look like and how it will function. A good functional spec, which should be based on stakeholder requirements, provides developers with

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Define a functional spec

2009-10-08 Thread Siegy Adler
Eugeo, I agree that the functional spec is not a design document. However, I believe it is useful to include high level wireframes of the items to be displayed on the page, etc. Best regards, Siegy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new

[IxDA Discuss] Identifying Stakeholder Requirements

2009-10-06 Thread Siegy Adler
Here’s my take on a key first step in the development of any functional spec – the identification of stakeholder requirements. Let's start by defining the term 'stakeholder'. A stakeholder can be anyone who has an interest in the successful completion of a project. This may include the