As we said, we'll keep this first project example quite simple by focusing more on concepts and fundamentals, rather than spending time defining and exploring every detail (that will come in subsequent chapters!).
Let's start with some background. Suppose there is a group providing state-wide transportation services. This group originally began with a single driver, a car, and a van. Over time, the owner sold out to a group of investors who have evolved the company, now employing a large team of professional drivers and offering a full range of (driving) services for individuals and specific events, with vehicles chosen from an inventory of specialized vehicles. The owners are enjoying a steady business but not, unfortunately, steady profits. What can be done?
From the beginning, drivers had to log all information about each trip and submit that...