endorsedOngoing

PHP Backend & API for Social Networking App

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

82 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

QSD BiH provided backend PHP development and additional manpower to a small software engineering studio to help build a purpose-built social networking platform. The vendor implemented a custom server/API and supported the web app and mobile clients, contributing to a multiplatform product that performed well on app stores and met the client's strategic objectives. The team was noted for responsiveness and cross-time-zone collaboration.

Key Challenges

Lack of in-house technical skills; needed backend PHP expertise.
Required additional manpower on the same technology stack to deliver the client project.

Project Deliverables

Custom API/backend (PHP)
Client web application
Multiplatform mobile app (Android and iOS)

Project Solution

Following the client's specifications and design, QSD BiH implemented backend PHP development and built a custom server with an API for a purpose-built social network. They also provided manpower for the client web app on the same technology stack and collaborated with the client's team using tools like Phabricator, Telegram, and Zoom.

Project Outcome

Delivered a profitable project that met the client's strategic objectives.
Shipped a multiplatform product (Android, iOS, web) that achieved 4–5 star app store ratings.
The app received notable promotion from Apple in the App Store.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

PHP
REST API
Android
iOS
WordPress

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The application has been a success for the client, performing well on various app stores. The team at QSD BiH is communicative, skilled, and engaged. Their responsiveness is also noteworthy. Customers can expect a team that works well with different time zones.”
John Walton
Co-Founder, Retronyms Inc. at Confidential
Date: 11/13/2020