endorsedOngoing

Backend Development for Educational AR Game

Services Covered:

API Development • Custom Software Development • Software Maintenance and Support • Cloud Consulting and Services

Industry

Gaming

Duration

95 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 September 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Logic Square Technologies developed the backend for an educational AR game, designing the player storage system and APIs using Google Cloud Functions and Cloud Firestore. The vendor architected the storage and gameplay logic and delivered the backend within the client's budget. After an initial three-month engagement the client renewed the contract for ongoing maintenance; the vendor is noted for effective communication and flexible staffing.

Key Challenges

Build the game’s backend using Google Cloud Functions and Cloud Firestore
Implement player storage and gameplay logic

Project Deliverables

Architected backend system
Player storage system
APIs for frontend integration
Ongoing backend maintenance

Project Solution

The vendor architected the game's backend based on provided product specifications. They designed the player storage systems and implemented APIs to integrate the backend with the frontend. The engagement began with two developers and continues with one permanent developer supporting the project.

Project Outcome

Contract renewed for ongoing maintenance after an initial three-month engagement
Effective communication and milestone management using Slack and GitHub
Flexible staffing allowing the client to increase or decrease developers on demand

Platforms

Cloud
AR/VR/XR

Tech Stack

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Following a successful backend delivery, internal stakeholders extended Logic Square Technologies’ contract for ongoing maintenance. While they might consider setting up regular meetings to go over past and current requirements, the team manages expectations well and communicates effectively.”
Anonymous
Co-CEO
Date: 04/13/2019