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FakeHunter – Fake News Combat Platform for GovTech/Polish Press Agency

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development
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Industry
Industry

Government & Public Safety

Duration
Duration

2 months

Budget
Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date
Start Date

1 February 2020

Team Size
Team Size

11-15

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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70/100
Good

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Client

GovTech Polska

mapWarsaw, Poland

Project Summary

DO OK developed a web application and Chrome/Firefox browser extensions for a government anti-disinformation initiative (#FakeHunter) addressing COVID-19 fake news. The vendor built the solution using Python, Django, React.js and deployed it on Amazon cloud, delivering the working product within four weeks. Project management and communication (Microsoft Teams and Jira) were noted as effective throughout the engagement.

Key Challenges

  • Counter rapidly spreading COVID-19 disinformation online.
  • Engage internet users to identify and report fake news and recruit volunteers to evaluate reports.
  • Provide a workflow for the Polish Press Agency to approve and combat false information.

Project Deliverables

  • Web application
  • Chrome extension
  • Firefox add-on
  • Deployment on Amazon Cloud

Project Solution

DO OK handled the full development lifecycle: they designed and developed a web application and browser add-ons (Chrome and Firefox) to enable users to flag suspected fake news. The implementation used Python and Django for the backend, React.js for the frontend, and Amazon cloud for deployment. The vendor worked with the client product owner and consultants and managed communication via Microsoft Teams and Jira.

Project Outcome

  • Delivered a working solution in four weeks.
  • Met deadlines and maintained strong project management and communication.
  • Client (Polish Press Agency/GovTech) was satisfied and received a solution that addressed the accelerated need caused by COVID-19.

Platforms

  • WebWeb
  • CloudCloud

Tech Stack

  • PythonPython
  • DjangoDjango
  • React.jsReact.js
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“DO OK developed the client's idea, the impossible, within four weeks. The team complied with deadlines on a regular basis and communicated everything well ahead of time. They had impressive project management skills that allowed them to do the job right in a short period of time.”

Robert Król

Deputy Director

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

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