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Online Scheduling Tool for IT Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software DevelopmentSoftware QA and TestingSoftware Maintenance and Support
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Industry
Industry

Software Development

Duration
Duration

188 months

Budget
Budget

200K - 999K

Client Size
Start Date

1 December 2010

Team Size
Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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77/100
Good

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Client

Confidential

mapAtlanta, United States of America

Project Summary

Railsware designed and developed an online scheduling tool from concept through launch and has continued working alongside the client on features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. The app reached 300,000 monthly active users, and the client credited Railsware with strong project management, QA practices, and higher engineering quality than in-house hires.

Key Challenges

  • Needed a custom-built solution requiring a wide range of skills
  • Wanted to maximize investment by using an offshore partner that could grow with the business

Project Deliverables

  • Design
  • Development
  • Code reviews
  • Bug fixes and feature improvements
  • Performance improvements

Project Solution

Railsware provided design, development, and project management services and initially assisted with QA. Over time they embedded with the client's engineering team, reviewing code before delivery and focusing on bug resolution, feature improvements, and performance optimization. The engagement is collaborative, with Railsware acting as an extension of the client's team.

Project Outcome

  • 300,000 monthly active users for the application
  • Higher code quality and faster feature delivery compared to in-house hires
  • Consistent delivery on time and within budget
  • Client adopted many of Railsware's best practices

Platforms

  • SaaSSaaS

Tech Stack

  • Ruby on RailsRuby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

The app has 300,000 consistent users per month. The team has great project management and QA systems built into their work. Railsware has surpassed the in-house engineers in terms of quality work and project ownership.

Anonymous

Founder & CEO

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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