Wow. So many convoluted answers to a simple question. And the longest running argument on the internet automatically dragged into the thread. Welcome to apug.
I'd suggest a basic book, like the
Horenstein - or something similar - a trustworthy source geared towards a Photo One class. It will give you all the standard information about what is going on in the process, from one source rather than from twenty sources who won't agree on anything. You will also avoid having to sift through irrelevant information that will only make the entire process seem more complicated than it needs to be. It is very easy to develop film, and the basic process as detailed in every book will work fine.
Not intending to complicate matters: but the chemistry is not that complex. There are several types of acid that work to stop development, different brands use different acids. Fixer is the same, various formulas using several similar compounds which all do the same thing. Just like developers. Mix and match from the commonly available options as you wish, and as long as the sequence is correct you won't cause problems. Down the road, you may try different kinds of chemistry and may find one works better for you for reasons of cost, availability, convenience, storage, odor. I've settled on convenience for stop and fix. I like to keep it simple.
Enjoy!
