endorsedOngoing

Mobile App, Web & Backend Development for edX-based Learning Platform

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Education

Duration

69 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 November 2020

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

KKUx

Saudi Arabia

Project Summary

Raccoon Gang developed mobile applications for an edX-based online learning platform and provides ongoing development and management of the website and backend. They delivered a prototype and built iOS and Android apps that mirror website functionality (registration, enrollment, payments, quizzes, exams, certificate generation). The client praises the team's responsiveness, timely delivery, and ability to work with government protocols.

Key Challenges

Expand the platform's customer base by providing a mobile application
Integrate the mobile app with an existing edX-based backend
Navigate government agency protocols and paperwork
Find a partner in a compatible time zone to improve communication

Project Deliverables

Mobile apps for iOS (Swift) and Android (Java)
Prototype of the mobile application
Integration with edX-based backend
Website, server, and backend management services
App features: user registration, enrollment, payments, quizzes, exams, certificates

Project Solution

Raccoon Gang developed prototypes and built native mobile applications for Android (Java) and iOS (Swift), integrating them with the client’s existing edX-based backend. They coordinated with the provider managing the website and backend, then later took over management of the website, server, and backend. The vendor continues to provide ongoing development and maintenance for the mobile apps, website, and edX-based backend using Python and Django.

Project Outcome

The vendor became a trusted partner that understands requirements and local regulations
The team transformed an abstract idea into a working mobile product and system
The vendor demonstrated flexibility with government agency protocols and paperwork
The client transitioned their entire backend and website to the vendor
Deliverables were completed within budget and on time, with responsive communication

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Python
Django
Swift
Java

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Raccoon Gang has been an outstanding partner; they’re flexible, understand requirements, and can turn an abstract idea into a tangible product. They’re consistently timely and responsive, leading to effective communication. Moreover, the team is involved and takes ownership of the project.”
Saad Qobti
Project Manager
Date: 10/07/2022