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Find.com Custom Search Engine and Electron App Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development
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Industry
Industry

Software Development

Duration
Duration

9 months

Budget
Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date
Start Date

1 September 2017

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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73/100
Good

Project Capability Score (PCS) estimates how capable Kambda 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

Find.com, Inc.

mapWeddington, United States of America

Project Summary

Kambda assisted the initial development of a custom search engine (Find.com) using HTML5, PHP, MySQL, CSS, and JavaScript, and built an Electron-based standalone app. They migrated infrastructure to AWS, fixed server issues, and added UI screens and functionality from a prototype. Communication was handled via Slack and Skype, and Kambda delivered work ahead of schedule while contributing additional product and technical improvements.

Key Challenges

  • Develop a new search engine concept enabling users to create custom "Find Engines"
  • Allow users to build, modify, save, and delete personalized Find Engines
  • Support specialized Find Engines (e.g., Shopping, Sports) and sharing between users

Project Deliverables

  • Set up project and integrated with Git
  • Re-established modal window feature
  • Migrated infrastructure to AWS and fixed server issues
  • Developed Find Engines (create, modify, save, delete)
  • Integrated Google Analytics
  • Added screens and functionality from prototype
  • Embedded an Electron app for a standalone desktop experience
  • Implemented a mini-browser concept

Project Solution

Kambda was selected via an Accelerance introduction for their expertise, responsiveness, culture, English skills and compatible time zone. They set up the project with Git, re-established UI features, migrated the system to AWS and resolved a pre-existing server issue. Kambda developed the Find Engines functionality (create/modify/save/delete), integrated Google Analytics, added screens and features from a prototype, embedded an Electron app to enable a standalone desktop experience, and implemented a mini-browser concept. Technologies used included HTML5, PHP, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript, AWS and Electron.

Project Outcome

  • Delivered all projects ahead of schedule
  • Contributed added value through improved features and alternative technical solutions
  • Impressed investors with the technology
  • Maintained strong communication (Slack and Skype) and professional project management, resulting in referrals

Platforms

  • CloudCloud
  • DesktopDesktop
  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • HTMLHTML
  • PHPPHP
  • MySQLMySQL
  • CSSCSS
  • JavaScriptJavaScript
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • ElectronElectron
  • GitGit

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Kambda was able to provide valuable insight during the planning stages of their project. Through communication on Slack and Skype, the vendor held discussions with professionalism and great focus. They also passed all their requirements ahead of schedule.”

Richard Morrell

CEO

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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