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Darpedia — Web and PWA Home Design Platform

Services Covered:

Website Development • Mobile Application Development • Progressive Web App (PWA) Development • UI/UX Design • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

4 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 April 2017

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Darpedia

Amman, Jordan

Project Summary

Django Stars developed Darpedia, an Arabic social platform connecting homeowners and professionals, building a web version and a mobile Progressive Web App using Python and Django CMS. The platform launched between April and August 2017 and has about 18,000 registered users (roughly 10% active). The vendor delivered strong UI/UX, frequent releases, responsive support, and clear communication throughout the engagement.

Key Challenges

Need to develop a social platform connecting homeowners and professionals.
Client lacked in-house technical background and provided only high-level requirements and wireframes.
Finding and vetting the right development partner with Python/Django experience.

Project Deliverables

Web platform (built on Python and Django CMS)
Mobile Progressive Web App (PWA)
Android app improvements and releases
UI/UX design for web and mobile
Source control and CI collaboration setup (Bitbucket/GitHub integration)

Project Solution

The vendor designed and developed the entire product based on a client-provided technical document and wireframes, implementing the platform using Python and Django CMS. They delivered a web version and a mobile experience via Google Progressive Web Apps, worked with a 5–6-person team, maintained regular communication (three calls per week, daily email), and managed development using JIRA, Bitbucket, and GitHub.

Project Outcome

The platform launched and now has about 18,000 registered users.
Approximately 10% of registered users are active.
The team released 3–4 new versions and improved an Android app, receiving very positive user feedback.
Final products exceeded the client's original requirements and expectations.
Vendor provided responsive ongoing support and strong communication.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

Python
Android
Jira
Bitbucket
GitHub

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The platform has launched and received good feedback from its initial users, who have praised the user experience and user interface. Professionals find the profile management system easy to use, and the app and website are neat. The team delivered, communicated well, and provided good advice.”
Anas Elayyan
CEO
Date: 10/30/2017