Losing strategies are certain to challenge before seeking a triumph.

-Sun Tzu          

Statistics for the software industry indicate that the larger the project the more likely the project will fail. Reasons for this high rate of failure are lack of detailed technical specs and poor communication among project members. In response to this high failure rate UML (Unified Modeling Language) was developed. UML is an industry-wide modeling standard for visualizing, specifying, and documenting a software application prior to its construction. Essentially, UML is to programming what blueprints are to the construction industry. Data Key Design offers as part of its services UML compliant technical specs that can then be used to derive more accurate estimates and provide job tracking so that all parties understand exactly what is expected throughout the development cycle.