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Determining the data requirements

Prior to creating the application pages to capture trip information, you must determine what type
of data is required about each trip. For the example, in this tutorial, the Compass Travel Trip
Coordinator must maintain the following information about each trip:
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Trip name
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Type of event (surfing, mountain climbing, kayaking, and so on)
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Trip description
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Trip location
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An indicator of whether a deposit is required
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Departure date
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Return date
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Total number of people who can attend the trip
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Price
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Base cost
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Assigned trip leader
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Trip photograph
By collecting the preceding information about each trip, the Compass Travel website can market
its trips online to the general public. Customers booking a trip need to know the trip name, when
the trip begins and ends, the price, and a description. Additionally, the trip coordinator must
identify the filename for a photograph of each trip. The Compass Travel website displays the
photograph to further entice prospective customers into booking the trip. Finally, Compass
Travel considers it important to store the base cost for each trip to help determine trip
profitability. The cost must be captured, but it is for Compass Travel internal use only. Cost is
not shown on the public website.
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