Android App Development and MVVM Migration for Gift-Card Marketplace
Services Covered:

Industry
E-commerce & Retail
Duration
118 months
Budget
50K - 199K
Start Date
1 October 2016
Team Size
1-5 Employees
Engagement Model
Onshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
76/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
Heady augmented an existing Android codebase for a consumer gift-card resale marketplace by supplying developers and a project manager to implement architecture and UI work. They migrated the app to a new controller model, built out an MVVM architecture, and implemented notifications, authentication, and landing pages. The engagement is ongoing and has improved app stability, Play Store ratings, and the client's internal NPS.
Key Challenges
- Augment the existing Android development team
Project Deliverables
- Two Android developers and one project manager provided
- Migration to a new controller model
- MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture implementation
- Notifications and authentication features
- Layout and view design and implementation
- Implementation and technical architecture work
Project Solution
We had an existing code base, and they helped us with the development by providing two Android developers and a project manager. They helped us with implementation and the technical architecture. They helped us to migrate to a new controller model and to build out our MVVM [Model-View-ViewModel] architecture. They've helped with notifications and authentication. Most of it has been the layout and design of views. They were originally given to us as a referral from another agency that didn't have time to take on the work we needed. At that time, we looked at a few other agencies. For this project, we had worked with them already and had enjoyed the experience, so we knew it was a good match. Once we filled this position, we kept them on because of their price. The Android project cost between $20,000 and $30,000 per month. The first project we did with them was November 2015 to July 2016. For this project, we began working with them in October 2016, and the work is ongoing.
Project Outcome
- The app is live and continues to receive enhancements
- Improved Play Store ratings and customer perception
- Internal net promoter score increased by more than 15 points
- Ability to roll out new features without downtime and improved performance
Platforms
Mobile
Tech Stack
Android
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.75
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Since Heady’s involvement, the client’s app score rating and user feedback have dramatically improved. Because of Heady’s seamless integration into the client’s team environment, they decided to retain Heady for future app updates.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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