endorsedOngoing

Catalog Platform Development (Django/Python) for Brand Management

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Duration

115 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 January 2017

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Project Summary

Merixstudio built a complex, scalable catalog platform from scratch using Django and Python for the backend. The platform was developed to handle large volumes of data and is in production with plans for extensive API integrations and ongoing development. The work began in January 2017 and remains ongoing, with strong feedback on performance and scalability.

Key Challenges

Build a complex platform from scratch
Lack of local Middle East resources for the desired technology stack
Need to handle large volumes of data and ensure scalability and reliability
Avoid legacy stacks (PHP, SQL, Oracle) due to their limitations

Project Deliverables

Developed a scalable catalog/platform using Django and Python
Delivered a production-ready website
Planned and designed API integrations
Roadmap and planned integrations with Box, Dropbox, Amazon, Wal-Mart and Carrefour

Project Solution

The vendor developed the platform from scratch using Django and Python for the backend, delivered a production-ready site, and prepared the system for significant API-driven integrations. They implemented the backend and core platform functionality and produced a roadmap for connecting the platform to third-party services (Box, Dropbox, Amazon, Wal‑Mart, Carrefour and others). Development is ongoing with planned integration work and further feature development.

Project Outcome

Platform performs well and scales effectively
300 clients onboarded prior to advertising
Positive feedback on concept, interface, and performance
Phases delivered ahead of schedule resulting in reduced costs

Platforms

Tech Stack

Django
Python

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Merixstudio built the platform in the latest technologies, providing the scalability and reliability needed. With 300 clients using the platform already, feedback is good. The team impressed by delivering before deadline, which is especially appreciated because it resulted in a reduction in costs.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 01/05/2018