endorsedCompleted

Legacy API Development for Photo-Printing Mobile App

Services Covered:

API Development • Software Maintenance and Support • Managed IT Services

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

11 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

Project Capability Score (PCS) estimates how capable ImproveIT Solutions is of successfully delivering a project like this, based on its past experience, track record, and ability to handle similar work. Learn more about PCS

Client

LALALAB

Paris, France

Project Summary

ImproveIT Solutions provided PHP expertise to a photo-printing mobile app (LALALAB), updating a legacy API and documenting the old system while maintaining the existing stack. The vendor acted as an external expert resource, integrating with the client's internal teams and using Slack and Asana for collaboration. The client praised the vendor's technical skill, organization, and ability to deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Key Challenges

Maintain and extend a legacy PHP API without breaking existing functionality
Provide external expert support with deep system knowledge and agility

Project Deliverables

Legacy API code updates
Documentation for the legacy system
Ongoing maintenance support for the old stack

Project Solution

ImproveIT (Anatoliy) was recommended by a sister company and worked as an external PHP expert to continue adding code to the legacy API without breaking existing functionality. The vendor also began documenting the legacy system to improve knowledge transfer and supported the client's internal CTO, backend, DevOps, and mobile teams. Collaboration and ticketing were managed via Slack and Asana.

Project Outcome

High-quality PHP work that required minimal supervision
Smooth and fluid collaboration via Slack and Asana
Developer integrated quickly and provided rapid added value

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The deliverables met the expectations of the internal team. ImproveIT Solutions is technically knowledgeable and hard-working, ensuring high-quality results in a timely manner. The team is tenacious, skilled, and eas to work with.”
Romain Coirault
CEO
Date: 02/18/2020