Hello Monks!

Not a perl specific question per se, but you lot were the first people that sprang to mind when I realised I needed help. :)

I am about to start writing an improved web interface for the EMBOSS suite for my masters. It will involve perl CGI, perl_mod, replacing some C++ in EMBOSS, and using a large SQL database. The problem is that although I have been programming for a while, this is the largest and most important project I have tackled so far (and I have three months to complete it). I have a good idea in mind for the general solution to the problem. But I was wondering if anyone had good advice for how best to go about designing and managing something like this; hints, tips, or favourite methodologies please!

Cheers to all,

Matt

update: As this is my first post, I really want to thank everyone who replied. Especially as this isn't relly a PERL question. Nevertheless your comments have been both thoughtful and insightful. Thankyou, I will definitely follow your advice.

In reply to Developing larger applications. by karmacide

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