endorsedCompleted

Chromecast Integration and Web Platform Rebuild

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

17 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

iHeartRadio

New York City, United States of America

Project Summary

Intent rebuilt the client's web platform Chromecast experience, performing a discovery phase and rebuilding the relevant tech stack. The vendor worked closely with the in-house front-end engineering team using two-week agile sprints and technologies such as JavaScript, React and Node. The engagement delivered on time, earned praise from the client's internal engineering team, and used tools like JIRA and Slack for communication.

Key Challenges

Urgent need to create a great Chromecast user experience
Previous Chromecast integrations had implementation kinks that prevented optimal UX
Required rebuilding the tech stack for that part of the web platform to resolve the issues

Project Deliverables

Discovery phase and project scoping
Rebuilt the web platform's Chromecast support and tech stack
Integrated Google Chromecast SDKs
Collaboration and integration with in-house front-end engineering

Project Solution

Intent conducted a discovery phase, scoped work and deliverables, and implemented a rebuild of the web platform portion responsible for Chromecast playback. They collaborated closely with the client's in-house front-end engineering team, worked in two-week agile sprints, and implemented the solution using JavaScript, React and Node while integrating native Google Chromecast SDKs. The vendor team typically comprised 2–3 people (engineers and an early-stage PM).

Project Outcome

Deliverables were met on time
The external work was praised by the client's internal engineering team
Effective communication and project management using JIRA, Slack, scrums and scheduled calls

Platforms

Web
Smart TV

Tech Stack

JavaScript
React.js
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Intent managed to execute the project perfectly and in a timely manner, which garnered praise from the internal engineering team. The team strived to ensure that the client is happy with the engagement. They used several tools, Scrums, and conducted planning sessions to help with communication.”
Lasse Hamre
EVP Technology
Date: 10/06/2020