endorsedOngoing

MVP Messenger App — Backend and Mobile Integration

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

124 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 April 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Paris, France

Project Summary

Django Stars developed the functional backend for a prototype SMS/messaging solution and integrated it with corresponding iOS and Android clients. The engagement produced a launched MVP with many built-in features and positive early feedback, and the teams are continuing to work on additional specs and features. Project coordination and regular status updates were provided by the client's CTO.

Key Challenges

Develop an MVP that could be shown to beta users.

Project Deliverables

Backend for Android and iOS applications
iOS mobile application
Android mobile application
QA testing and test support

Project Solution

Django Stars worked primarily on the backend for the client's Android and iOS applications based on designs provided by the client. The vendor's delivery included two backend developers, one developer handling iOS/Android front-end work, and a QA tester. Communication was routed mostly through a project lead, with developers contacted for certain requests. The client selected Django Stars as an offshore partner based on proposals and price, and the engagement began in April 2016 and remains ongoing as they work on specs for subsequent phases.

Project Outcome

Launched apps successfully with many built-in functionalities
Received positive feedback calling the platform game-changing
Collaboration with Django Stars was instrumental to reaching the MVP
Project coordination included regular status updates led by the client's CTO

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Python
iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“While, in the beginning, there were minor misunderstandings, Django Stars resolved them rapidly and expedited the project without further disruption.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 03/24/2017