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iOS Mobile App for Front Porch Politics

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Custom Software Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Duration

2 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Front Porch Politics

New York City, United States of America

Project Summary

Bixlabs built an iOS mobile app for a civic engagement organization (Front Porch Politics), developing the app in Xcode and integrating Google and Facebook APIs. The small, tech-savvy team used JIRA for backlog management and provided a project manager to bridge technical implementation and product needs. The app launched in March 2017; the client was pleased with the quality and cost compared with U.S.-based agencies and plans to continue the relationship.

Key Challenges

Client needed a development agency to build a mobile app.

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile app
Integration with Google and Facebook APIs
JIRA backlog and user stories for project management

Project Solution

Bixlabs developed the iOS version of the mobile app using Xcode, integrating Google and Facebook APIs and not requiring a backend database. The engagement included one developer at a time and a dedicated project manager; the team used JIRA for managing user stories and feedback. The app was launched in March 2017.

Project Outcome

The app launched in March 2017 and the client was very pleased with the final product.
The solution cost less than working with a U.S.-based agency and communication was effective.
The client intends to continue working with Bixlabs on future projects.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.25

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Bixlabs created an app that performs well. Their tech-savvy team didn’t require excessive formalities, had great communication skills, and the option of a project manager allowed greater focus on other aspects. They can improve on initial planning and feedback process.”
Mike Perez
Founder
Date: 06/30/2017