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Adam

Hi,

This question is for experts/developers who build
Microsoft Access dbs for SME.

In terms of Manhours, how long would it take for you to
build a complete db?

I realise it's a broad question and therefore subject to
numerous conditions and resource constraints, but a
general idea is all that's required. Say, MB size,
Standard DB/MDE, split, number of forms, tables, queries,
whether ground-up build or start from a template, etc.
Just a rough idea.

I want to know this in order to determine if a db should
be done inhouse or contracted out.

Thanks

Adam
 
How big is a ball of string?

I've built simple databases with a couple of forms and reports in 20 to 25
hours and spent well over a thousand hours on complex jobs. There is no way
that anyone could determine any reasonable estimate from the information
you've provided.

A better method of determining whether to do it in-house or contracting it
out is to see the skill levels of you in-house developers compared with your
confidence in the skill-levels of the outside developers. Also, you need to
consider the quantity level of work in-house. If you cannot get the required
time necessary to build the application in-house, the you have no
alternative but to bring in someone from the outside.
--
Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
Microsoft Access
Free Access downloads:
http://www.datastrat.com
http://www.mvps.org/access
 
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How big is a ball of string?
Click to expand...

Do you mean the length of the string, or the area of the
sphere?! :-)

It's like applying for a job, how does one justify
stating "I'm the best person for this job" when they don't
know who the others are that are applying. In judging the
skill level in-house or externally...how do we know with
certainty that the skill is suitable or cost effective?

So it seems that when a db is being considered or
constructed the client will never know whether there was
better value doing it in-house or externally.

Thanks Arvin

Adam
 
There are people with proven track records. There are others who have
created significant problems. One can usually look them up in Google to find
out if there are problems. Similarly with clients, one can look them up and
find if they have judgements against them, etc.
--
Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
Microsoft Access
Free Access downloads:
http://www.datastrat.com
http://www.mvps.org/access
 
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