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GraffWriter iOS App Rescue & Ongoing Development

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Media

Duration

139 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

San Jose, United States of America

Project Summary

KODA Kollectiv was hired to rescue and complete a long-stalled iOS app (GraffWriter) that prior developers had failed to finish. The vendor completed the initial release using Apple Xcode, Java, Firebase and other tools and has provided ongoing updates and maintenance. The client praised their collaboration, responsiveness to feedback, and steady feature additions.

Key Challenges

Rescue and complete an iOS app that previous developers had been unable to finish for years
Debug and implement hundreds of controls and missing features
Maintain compatibility and support across frequent Apple hardware and software updates

Project Deliverables

Initial release of the GraffWriter iOS app
Debugging and completion of hundreds of controls and features
Ongoing updates and maintenance to keep the app healthy

Project Solution

KODA's founder Kimson served as the primary Objective-C programmer, using Apple Xcode, the Apple Developer Portal, git, Java, PHP, Firebase, Bitbucket and Trello to debug, complete and add hundreds of controls and features. Over time Jessa was phased in as the primary coder, with Kimson providing oversight and stepping in as needed. The vendor completed the initial release and continued to deliver updates and maintenance.

Project Outcome

Completed the initial release of the iOS app after previous developers failed to do so
Delivered steady updates and feature additions, keeping the app healthy for years
Resolved issues and kept the project moving with minimal interruption

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Java
PHP

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“KODA Kollectiv has successfully completed the initial release of the app. They give importance to the client's feedback and also know when to insist on better solutions for the project. They have an effective collaboration, and the client is confident in their dedication to the project's success.”
Matthew Napolitano
Owner & Art Director
Date: 06/06/2022