So my original list was:

• include the files in the appropriate format
• create a set of instructions for the user
• let the user input a file, and be able to open the file prompt the user for what they want from the data
• let the program print out the appropriate things
• figure out how to include a class

What I learned after talking about the project with my group today and just hearing ideas, I understand what the project wants a whole lot more. With that, I really really am not a fan of writing out my goals, just because of past experiences, but I understand why they are important. Thus my revised list of milestones is:

• program can read the file correctly.
• the user can see a set of instructions and a list of program abilities while using the program.
• let the user choose which of two files they want to see data from
• let the program display one chart for each data file
• program uses a class to to something
• user can choose what they want to see from the data.
• program can run speedily, hopefully. (one file has 1.7 million entries, so…)
• program uses a dictionary to store some data
• program uses a list to store different data.
• program can print information

I think this is a better list than what I had before, but I think I should still be able to add more once I have begun my project and am able to see where it is going. By no means is this list conclusive, but I think it is indicative to where I am at this point in this project. I still feel like my data is suitable though it may not be interesting. I think trajectory is looking good for this project right now, but I think asking me once I have started will be a whole lot more telling.