endorsedOngoing

Android-to-Kotlin Migration and iOS App Rebuild for Weather Provider

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

42 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 February 2023

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

83/100

Strong

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Client

WeatherUSA

Columbus, United States of America

Project Summary

Lampa Software rebuilt and updated an Android app for a weather information company, migrating the legacy Java codebase to Kotlin and creating a new iOS app in Swift that mirrors Android functionality. The vendor also produced new designs and wireframes and managed the migration through epics and stories. The client praised Lampa's project management and in-house design capabilities, while noting minor issues with initial meeting formality and invoice detail.

Key Challenges

Update existing Android app to the latest SDKs and migrate from legacy Java to Kotlin.
Create a new iOS app that mirrors Android functionality.

Project Deliverables

Updated Android app migrated from legacy Java to a new Kotlin codebase.
New iOS app built in Swift mirroring Android functionality.
Design and wireframes for the iOS app and initial implementation uploaded to the client's GitHub repository.
Story and epic management to migrate and rebuild existing functionality.

Project Solution

Lampa Software updated and rebuilt the client's Android app by migrating a legacy Java/SDK implementation to a new Kotlin codebase and branching strategy. The vendor also developed a new iOS app in Swift to mirror the Android app's functionality, produced designs and wireframes, and managed migration and development work through epics and stories. Two to five Lampa employees were assigned to the project.

Project Outcome

New design and wireframes for the iOS app, with initial implementation available for testing and code uploaded to the client's GitHub repository.
Excellent project management with frequent follow-ups that kept development progressing.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Kotlin
Swift
Java

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Lampa Software has successfully created a fresh design and wireframes for the client's app. While they could improve their initial meetings and avoid a few language barriers, they've exhibited exceptional project management and graphic design skills and provided the client with valuable follow-ups.”
Anonymous
Executive
Date: 11/29/2023