endorsedOngoing

SocialEngine-based Social Network Website and Mobile App Development & Maintenance

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

60 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 August 2021

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

First Fruits Media, LLC

Wesley Chapel, United States of America

Project Summary

BigStep Technologies took over development and maintenance of a SocialEngine-based social network, building iOS and Android mobile apps and integrating features such as notifications and paid subscriptions. The vendor coordinates via a ticketing system and GitHub, has an account manager and leads assigned, and is working toward a planned launch while continuing development and QA.

Key Challenges

Transition support and maintenance from a previous vendor to BigStep
Integrate mobile apps and plugins with a SocialEngine core
Implement social features including notifications and paid subscriptions
Improve QA and regression testing to reduce missed issues and launch blockers

Project Deliverables

SocialEngine-based website
Native iOS and Android mobile apps
Social features (notifications, signup, invite-only, paid subscriptions)
Custom code and plugins
Configuration, integration, and ongoing maintenance/support

Project Solution

BigStep transitioned support from a previous vendor and provided ongoing support, configuration, and custom development for a SocialEngine-based website and integrated iOS and Android mobile apps. The work included configuring SocialEngine, developing custom plugins and code, managing tickets through an account manager and leads, and syncing source updates to the client's GitHub repository.

Project Outcome

Project is in active development with a planned launch this fall
Effective ticketing workflow with quick responses and regular status updates
Source code updates are synchronized to the client's GitHub

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“While the project is still in the development phase, BigStep Technologies Pvt. Ltd. thus far has been interfacing well with the in-house staff to meet the launching date. The team uses a ticketing system to keep everyone updated and quickly accommodate concerns. Moreover, they're open and helpful.”
Anonymous
CTO & Founder
Date: 09/09/2022