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Ruby on Rails Development of e-Book Publishing App

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Publishing

Duration

12 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 December 2011

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

eBookMakr

Germany

Project Summary

Monterail developed an MVP that enabled bloggers to compile blog posts into e-books by combining a Backbone.js frontend with a Ruby on Rails backend. They delivered the project within the stated budget, created a WordPress plugin to select posts for conversion, and the client was satisfied though the product did not fully succeed with publishing houses.

Key Challenges

Create a cloud-based e-book editor to compile blog posts into e-books
Simplify the process of converting blog posts into an e-book format

Project Deliverables

MVP web application
Backbone.js frontend
Ruby on Rails backend
WordPress plugin for blog-to-ebook conversion

Project Solution

Monterail took the client's concept and mockups and built the application, choosing the tech stack. They implemented a JavaScript frontend (Backbone.js) and a Ruby on Rails backend, added drag-and-drop capabilities, and created a WordPress plugin to allow selection of blog posts for ebook conversion. Project management and communication were handled via Trello and iterative releases.

Project Outcome

MVP testing showed user interest in monetizing blogs
A WordPress plugin enabled easy selection of blog posts for ebook conversion
Publishing houses were reluctant to adopt a cloud-based workflow, limiting commercial uptake
Monterail delivered economically and the client was satisfied

Platforms

Tech Stack

Backbone.js
Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.38

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Monterail developed a functional proof of concept within their stated budget to the client's satisfaction. Though the project was not a commercial success, the entrepreneur intends to work with Monterail again soon.”
Stefan Wolpers
Consultant
Date: 02/03/2017