endorsedCompleted

Android and Electron Desktop Email App Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

6 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 July 2016

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

LITSLINK delivered full-stack development for a mobile email client's Android app and an Electron-based desktop app, replicating iOS specifications to produce an MVP on an accelerated schedule. Both products were delivered on time with satisfactory quality, aided by LITSLINK’s self-sustained project management and ability to learn new technologies quickly. The engagement included on-device machine learning work and helped the client adopt more Agile practices internally.

Key Challenges

Small internal team capacity requiring external support
Need to accelerate development for Android and enter the desktop application market
Replicate extensive iOS specifications and expertise within a 6-month timeframe
Learn and implement a new desktop platform (Electron) and deliver working demos

Project Deliverables

Android application (Java)
Desktop application (Electron)
On-device machine learning and behavioral analysis algorithms
Server-side components and integrations
Working demo applications and an MVP

Project Solution

LITSLINK provided a self-sustained team (including Scrum master, project manager, CTO, and engineering manager) to implement an Android app in Java and a desktop app using Electron. They implemented email sorting mechanisms, behavioral analysis algorithms, on-device machine learning, and necessary server-side components, producing demo applications and an MVP within the six-month timeline.

Project Outcome

Delivered two products (Android and desktop) in a short timeframe and achieved the primary goal of an MVP
Users responded positively and the client reported satisfactory product quality
Engagement improved the client’s internal organizational skills and moved them toward Agile development
Some delays and scope cuts occurred, but overall spending and output were satisfactory

Platforms

Mobile
Desktop

Tech Stack

Java
Electron
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to LITSLINK’s fast-paced workflow and self-sustained project management, both products arrived on time and achieved satisfactory quality. The team’s ability to learn new techniques quickly, outstanding price point, and active participation in discussions catalyzed better business outcomes.”
Alex Volkov
COO
Date: 07/25/2017