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Navigation App Android Refactor & Feature Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Mapping & Navigation

Duration

5 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2024

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Portland, United States of America

Project Summary

BlueLabel provided a lead Android developer to refactor a navigation app's Android codebase to Clean Architecture, improving maintainability and scalability while implementing critical features and integrations. The engagement removed the Room local database, resolved crashes, established full unit test coverage, added features such as Sections and Groups, and integrated Google Billing. The client reported improved app performance, elimination of known crashes, completed features needed for monetization, and valued the developer's mentorship and project-level guidance.

Key Challenges

Improve existing app architecture through refactoring to reduce crashes and ease future development
Implement Clean Architecture for scalability and maintainability
Assist with Android project management and task breakdown based on Figma designs
Enhance UI to match Figma designs and ensure consistency
Integrate functionalities (user groups, home screen sections) to support future monetization
Set up unit testing to ensure long-term stability

Project Deliverables

Refactored Android app to Clean Architecture
Removed Room local database
Implemented comprehensive unit testing
Implemented user groups and home screen sections
Integrated Google Billing for in-app purchases
Implemented account management features (password reset, account deletion)

Project Solution

BlueLabel assigned a lead Android developer to refactor the app's architecture to Clean Architecture, remove the Room local database, resolve crashes, and establish comprehensive unit testing coverage. The developer implemented key features including user groups, home screen sections, and account-management flows (password reset and account deletion), and integrated Google Billing for in-app purchases. The developer collaborated closely with the client's team, provided Android project-management input based on Figma designs, and offered technical mentorship to support best practices after contract completion.

Project Outcome

Successful refactor to Clean Architecture, improving performance and future feature development
Elimination of known app crashes, improving stability
Full implementation of unit testing, increasing test coverage and reducing future bugs
Completion of key features (Sections, Groups, Account Management) necessary for monetization
Integration of Google Billing to process subscription purchases via Google Play
Transfer of tech-lead knowledge and best practices to the client's team

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.38

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to BlueLabel’s work, the client’s app performance improved. Known crashes were eliminated, and key features were completed. Overall, the team delivered excellent work and collaborated closely with the client’s staff. Their knowledge and services had a positive impact on the client’s business.”
Anonymous
Co-Founder
Date: 09/12/2024