This functional reality is not only an early success that will bolster support for the private web project, but an excellent tool in promoting discussion and understanding as well. During the early parts of the design and implementation stages, goals are still being defined. Using these flexible technologies, each new application gives birth to ten new ideas. Many times project scope is not fully defined until the project is well underway. At this point, ideas continue to be tracked and prioritized in a database for future consideration.
Quality control is central to the process.
This means not only verifying program or data validity, but establishing policies and procedures for information dissemination as well. The webWAVE development process addresses the needs of developers by giving them not only technical guidance, but useful management tools and advice on handling the cultural change associated with this new corporate communications medium. A core process guides developers through the initial establishment of the site. Then an ongoing process provides a structured way of dealing with new technologies, changing goals and needs. At the end of this stage, everyone involved in the project should have a clear picture of which applications are being developed and why.