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Ruby on Rails Library Integrations for Copyright Firm

Services Covered:

Website Development

Industry

Education

Duration

126 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 February 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Australia

Project Summary

Andersen provided full-stack Ruby on Rails development to integrate and test library catalog systems for a copyright solution firm in higher education. Their work included integrations (notably Ex Libris Primo) and CI/testing support, which allowed the client to focus on customers. The client praised Andersen's transparency, responsiveness, and proactive project management.

Key Challenges

Difficulty locating qualified, affordable local developers in Australia
Need to onboard developers to a complicated copyright knowledge domain

Project Deliverables

Integrated external library catalog systems
Implemented Ex Libris Primo integration
Performed full-stack Ruby on Rails development and continuous testing/integration

Project Solution

Andersen performed integration work with external library catalog systems, developing discrete pieces of functionality in full-stack Ruby on Rails. They used the client's CI/continuous testing toolset, provided dedicated developers (swapping resources when necessary), and collaborated via Slack and Skype with daily standups to ensure alignment.

Project Outcome

Enabled the firm to support additional library systems, improving bidding and customer reach
Freed internal resources by carving off heavy development tasks so the firm could serve clients more effectively

Platforms

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“By managing intensive projects, Andersen enabled the firm to focus on its clients and deliver a more effective service. The agency earned recognition for their transparency, responsiveness, and proactive project management. They explained each task clearly and immediately addressed any issues.”
Anonymous
Managing Director
Date: 10/11/2017