what does "greenfield development" role mean?

**Underscore2** · 12 May 2006, 10:38

well

sewing grass mainly. perhaps some shrubs.

**DaveB** · 12 May 2006, 10:40

Its a project to do something that the client has never done before and has no real clue how to. There are two possible outcomes:

1. You make it all work wonderfully and management take the credit for their brilliant buisness acumen.

2. It crashes and burns and you get the blame.

Hmmm, I really am in a grumpy mood today...

**The Master** · 12 May 2006, 10:48

Originally posted by Boolean

anybody know?

Normally a brand new system development with no legacy systems to consider.

**Boolean** · 12 May 2006, 11:10

thanks

**cojak** · 12 May 2006, 13:04

...kerching is what it means...

**MikeP** · 12 May 2006, 14:16

I've also heard the term used quite literally - a 'greenfield' site or project being one of those companies located on a plot of land outside any city centre that has lots of grass and greenery.

**cojak** · 12 May 2006, 15:49

kerching with a nice view then...

**OrangeHopper** · 14 May 2006, 15:44

... and hay fever.

what does "greenfield development" role mean?