Backend Development for B2C Cannabis Marketplace
Services Covered:

Industry
Information Technology
Duration
4 months
Budget
10K - 49K
Start Date
1 November 2017
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
83/100
Strong
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Client
Rootery
Project Summary
Daffodil Software manages backend development for a Ruby on Rails platform and also supports frontend work such as landing pages and API security. The client attributes monthly business growth to Daffodil's contributions, praising their proactive recommendations, responsiveness, and adaptability. Communication is regular via Slack with three weekly meetings and daily recaps.
Key Challenges
- Needed additional backend development support
- Required Rails expertise to work on backend databases and table relationships
Project Deliverables
- Backend databases and table relationship structuring
- Landing pages
- API security around the frontend
Project Solution
Daffodil provided a strong Rails resource to develop and maintain backend databases and to structure table relationships. Their engagement expanded to include frontend tasks such as building landing pages and implementing API security for the frontend. The team working on the account consists of a lead backend developer and three additional members; they coordinated with the client's internal team for design and some frontend work.
Project Outcome
- Business growth attributed to Daffodil's work
- Proactive recommendations that often improved on the client's original ideas
- High responsiveness and regular communication (Slack, three weekly meetings, daily recaps)
- High client satisfaction and adaptability
Platforms
Web
Tech Stack
Ruby on Rails
React.js
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The business has been growing and the internal team is highly satisfied. Proactive in making recommendations, Daffodil genuinely cares about the company’s best interests, while their exceptional responsiveness helped establish a smooth process despite the time difference.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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