Backend & API Development for Digital Publishing Startup
Services Covered:

Industry
Publishing
Duration
6 months
Budget
50K - 199K
Start Date
1 July 2021
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
72/100
Good
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Client
Spiny.ai
Project Summary
FusionWorks integrated developers into the client's PHP team to build backend and API systems for a digital publishing startup using PHP (Phalcon), AWS and Git. They delivered the first version (V1) of the application and worked in 2–3 week sprints, communicating via Slack and managing code on GitHub. The client praised the team's communication and work quality.
Key Challenges
- Integrate vendor developers into the client's PHP backend team.
- Build backend and API systems to get the application up and running.
Project Deliverables
- App settings
- Email notification systems
- Cloudwatch for logs
- API development system
Project Solution
FusionWorks embedded developers into the client's PHP team and implemented backend and API functionality. Key work included configuring app settings, building email notification systems, setting up CloudWatch logging, and developing the API system. The team used PHP (Phalcon), AWS and Git, worked in 2–3 week sprints, and coordinated via Slack and GitHub.
Project Outcome
- Completion of V1 of the application.
- Smooth delivery using 2-3 week sprints with communication via Slack and GitHub.
- Continued engagement: the client hired three developers from FusionWorks over 18 months.
Platforms
Web
Cloud
Tech Stack
PHPAmazon Web Services (AWS)
Git
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.88
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“FusionWorks' was able to deliver the completed first version of the application. The team worked in 2-3 weeks Sprints throughout the collaboration. They are understanding and the communication was excellent in every stage of the project.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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