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Desktop Code Generator Enhancement (C#/.NET) & Telerik UI

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Software Development

Duration

35 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 July 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Switzerland

Project Summary

Innowise Group added features and UI design to an internal Windows desktop code-generator used by a software development company. Work included C#/.NET Framework 4.8 development to parse Ampler input and generate C++ code, plus a Telerik-based graphical UI for model design. The team implemented requested features, produced unit tests, and used Azure DevOps and GitHub for code reviews and planning.

Key Challenges

Needed additional developers to implement many features on an internal tool.
Lacked internal development capacity, so three external developers were onboarded to handle the workload.

Project Deliverables

Adapted C# code generator to parse Ampler input and generate C++ code
Headless C# (.NET Framework 4.8) application updates
Telerik-based UI for model design and code generation
Unit tests and example outputs

Project Solution

Innowise Group implemented feature work on a headless C# code-generator (using .NET Framework 4.8) that parses Ampler input files, constructs an internal model, and generates C++ code for execution on an embedded platform. The vendor adapted the generator, added examples, and performed C# development and UI work using the Telerik library so developers could design models graphically and generate input files. The team used Azure DevOps and GitHub for sprint planning and code reviews and wrote unit tests for delivered features.

Project Outcome

Implemented every feature requested by the client.
Delivered unit tests for the implemented features.
Provided effective outputs at a lower cost per hour than internal developers, producing positive value despite working at roughly half an internal developer's capacity.
Demonstrated quick onboarding and smooth personnel replacements without additional charge for learning time.

Platforms

Desktop

Tech Stack

C#
.NET
C++
Azure

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.25

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The client was happy with Innowise Group's work; they met specifications at a competitive hourly rate. The team improved with deadlines through requirement adjustments partway through the project. They communicated effectively through Skype, and their efficient onboarding process was a highlight.”
Marco Wülser
Project Manager
Date: 06/27/2022