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Internal workflow growing into a notary product

NotaDog (WPF)

WPF desktop app for drafting and managing notary documents faster, with reusable templates, snippets, and configurable workflows for Beninese legal work.

NotaDog is a desktop tool built around recurring legal paperwork. Templates, snippets, validation, and configuration are the core of the product.

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System map

Architecture

A local Windows client keeps the workflow close to office files. The shell, document tools, and local data are separated so templates can change without rebuilding every screen.

  1. 01

    Office input

    • Notary dossier
    • Reusable clauses
  2. 02

    Desktop shell

    • WPFWPF interface
    • C# / .NETShared window base
  3. 03

    Document domain

    • Template builder
    • Validation + snippets
  4. 04

    Local state + output

    • SQLiteConfiguration
    • Prepared documents

Decision log

Technology choices

What each technology is responsible for, and why it belongs in this project.

TechnologyResponsibilityWhy this choice
C# / .NET

ResponsibilityWorkflow and document logic

Why this choiceIt fits the existing Windows office environment and gives the project a strong desktop and document-processing ecosystem.

WPF

ResponsibilityMulti-window desktop UI

Why this choiceThe work is form-heavy and keyboard-oriented. Native Windows windows are a better fit here than a browser-shaped interface.

SQLite

ResponsibilityLocal configuration and reusable data

Why this choiceA single-user desktop tool does not need a database server. One local file keeps installation and backup understandable.

Templates + snippets

ResponsibilityOffice-specific variability

Why this choiceLegal wording changes more often than the application shell. Keeping it as editable content avoids a rebuild for every adjustment.

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