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College Social Safety iOS & Web MVP

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development • Custom Software Development

Industry

Education

Duration

14 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 February 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Boston, United States of America

Project Summary

JetRuby developed an MVP prototype for a college-market social safety iOS app and a live-updating web dashboard, coding the web in React and the mobile app in Objective-C and integrating with a Bluetooth-enabled device. They helped prioritize user stories and constrained feature scope to fit a tight budget while building admin databases and APIs. The client praised their low cost, high-quality reusable code, adherence to sprint deadlines, and strong direct communication with developers.

Key Challenges

Develop first MVP prototype for mobile and web
Implement Bluetooth integration and firmware communication with a Bluetooth-enabled device
Address specific user stories under a very tight budget
Prioritize features and define must-haves versus good-to-haves within budget constraints

Project Deliverables

Live-updating web dashboard
iOS mobile app (Objective-C)
Integrated API/server solution
Admin databases
Bluetooth integration

Project Solution

JetRuby developed the web app first (built in React) as a live-updating dashboard receiving signals from the mobile apps via APIs. They built the iOS mobile app in Objective-C and integrated systems to communicate with the dashboard, then implemented admin databases and refined the mobile and web user experience. The team worked with the client to prioritize user stories into must-haves and good-to-haves and executed multiple development sprints within budget constraints.

Project Outcome

Complete MVP approved for TestFlight and demo-ready
High-quality, reusable code that the client's CGO can work from
Met sprint deadlines and responded quickly to requests
Delivered functionality for a much lower cost than in-house or other firms' quotes

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

React.js
Objective-C

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“JetRuby’s price tag was significantly lower than other firms, but their deliverables were exceptional. They met sprint deadlines and exceeded the final deadline, and they were quick to address any requests. Personal communication with developers led to a sense of team accountability.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 04/10/2017