note djw When I first think of a new project, I try and draw out exactly how the meat of the project will work. This is the first thing I attack during my process. I always catch myself trying to add features, or trying to make it sleek even before the thing works. I can usually catch myself and write those items down for later. Or "After it Works" (tm). Once I have the basic code working, I start drawing out all the things I want to add to my project. Then I take another look at my methods used for the working code and see if everything will fit the way I have it down so far. The next phase for me is a little messy. I think I start to brainstorm a bit and I quickly add features/improvements all over the place. I can tell that I should learn to curb this habit before doing anything larger. Another thing I've found is never ever release an early concept to friends. =) "add this", "do this", "this would be cool" - I learned my lesson, they get it after its done Once I get most of the features in that I want, I start to organize myself a bit and clean up the code. I do this until I'm satisfied with the layout(functions++), then I complete any outstanding features within the new structure. Then I release..... Recap: <ol> <li>Write down outline and ideas</li> <li>Get chunk working and redo working code chunk for improvements/features</li> <li>Chaos</li> <li>Organize/clean/final additions</li> <li>Release</li> </ol> Thanks, <a href="http://www.perlmonks.org/index.pl?node_id=16711&lastnode_id=1072">djw</a> 90896 90896