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Wagtail/Django Development Support for Not-for-Profit Research Organization

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

10 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 May 2021

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

IDEMS International

Reading, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Cogent Labs provided backend and frontend development support for a not-for-profit research organisation, implementing Wagtail/Django features and designing interfaces for low-end devices. Their contributions accelerated development, and the team demonstrated clear communication and strong project management. The client scaled from working with a single contractor to multiple team members due to the quality of work.

Key Challenges

Require additional software development support to augment an in-house team
Need expertise in Python, Django and Wagtail
Design and deliver functionality for low-end devices including feature phones with no JavaScript
Primarily backend work with some front-end design requirements

Project Deliverables

Wagtail/Django website structure with multiple deployments
Backend features (quizzes, surveys, language translation, commenting system, chatbot)
Front-end design optimized for low-end devices (including feature phones with no JS)
GitHub-based code contributions and collaboration

Project Solution

Cogent Labs supported the development of a Wagtail/Django website structure with multiple deployments. They implemented backend features including quizzes, surveys, language translation, commenting and a chatbot, and contributed via GitHub while coordinating with the in-house team. They also provided front-end design work optimized for low-end devices, including feature phones with no JavaScript, and participated in regular communication channels and stand-ups.

Project Outcome

Accelerated the project's development timeline
Became the best-performing external team and continued to be engaged
Scaled from a single contractor to multiple team members
Maintained clear communication via GitHub and Slack and attended daily stand-ups

Platforms

Tech Stack

Python
Django
Git

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Cogent Labs’ support has hastened the project’s development, meeting expectations. On top of their high-quality work, they’ve provided clear communication and top-notch project management. A true partner, they’ve been committed, proactive, and flexible throughout the process.”
Anonymous
Director & Mathematical Scientist
Date: 03/14/2022