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Bookis Web and Mobile Marketplace Engineering

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Web Application Development
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Industry
Industry

Publishing

Duration
Duration

41 months

Budget
Budget

Confidential

Start Date
Start Date

1 January 2019

Team Size
Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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66/100
Good

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Client

Bookis

mapOslo, Norway

Project Summary

DBB Software developed the Bookis marketplace from scratch, delivering a web application, native iOS and Android apps, and a custom backend with APIs. The platform launched in Norway and Sweden and reached 450k+ users with an annual GMV of approximately $6M. The vendor worked iteratively with a cross-functional product, design, and tech team, using Scrum; the client praised DBB's communication and ownership.

Key Challenges

  • Build a cross-functional product development team.
  • Develop the marketplace iteratively from scratch.

Project Deliverables

  • Marketplace web application
  • iOS application
  • Android application
  • Custom backend and APIs
  • Continuous discovery and delivery process

Project Solution

DBB Software was selected for their experience, education, English fluency, time zone compatibility, and culture fit. They built the marketplace as a web application and native iOS and Android apps, and delivered a custom backend with APIs. The engagement included continuous discovery and delivery after market entry, and vendor staff support such as Vlad U., who started as an iOS engineer and transitioned to React Native development.

Project Outcome

  • Launched in Norway and Sweden with 450k+ users and ~$6M annual GMV.
  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and strong communication; the team used Scrum.

Platforms

  • WebWeb
  • MobileMobile
  • API/Integration PlatformAPI/Integration Platform

Tech Stack

  • React NativeReact Native
  • iOSiOS
  • REST APIREST API

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The client's platform was released in Norway and Sweden with more than 450K users getting a $6M yearly turnover, thanks to DBB Software. The team communicated well and used scum for project management. Overall, the client was impressed with the team's work ethos and collaborative approach.”

Arne-Morten Willumsen

CEO & Co-Founder

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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