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BoardNotebook MVP: Python/Django Board Portal

Services Covered:

Web Application Development • Custom Software Development
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Industry
Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Duration
Duration

4 months

Budget
Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date
Start Date

1 December 2014

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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76/100
Good

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Client

BoardNotebook

mapPhiladelphia, United States of America

Project Summary

GLOBALDEV (formerly Steelkiwi) provided custom Python/Django development to complete BoardNotebook’s minimum viable product, a web-based board portal for nonprofit organizations. The vendor integrated new features into an existing codebase, deployed updates to staging and production, and handled testing and bug fixes. The client reports happy users, the app moving out of beta, and positive project-management communication throughout the engagement.

Key Challenges

  • Integrate new features into an existing Python/Django codebase
  • Deploy changes reliably to staging and production servers
  • Complete and stabilize the remaining portion of the MVP (client had completed ~50% of the codebase)

Project Deliverables

  • Custom Python/Django development and feature additions
  • Deployed updates to staging and production servers
  • Code deliveries via pull requests on GitHub
  • Bug fixes, testing, and stabilization of the MVP

Project Solution

GLOBALDEV augmented an existing Python/Django codebase on an hourly basis, assigning a small team (four to five people) including a dedicated project manager. They implemented new features, performed custom Python/Django development, delivered code via pull requests on GitHub, and deployed changes to staging and production servers. The vendor also handled testing, bug fixes, and follow-up support through the end of the engagement.

Project Outcome

  • Happy core user base with regular usage
  • App moved out of beta and prepared for broader marketing and revenue generation
  • Well-organized development workflow using GitHub and pull requests
  • Responsive vendor support with quick bug fixes and ongoing availability

Platforms

  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • PythonPython
  • DjangoDjango
  • GitHubGitHub

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“BoardNotebook and their customers were very happy with the application, which will require new features as it gains revenue and a larger user base. GLOBALDEV (formerly Steelkiwi) performed very well from a project management standpoint, communicating regularly and remaining responsive throughout the project.”

Anonymous

Founder

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

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