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Ruby on Rails MVP Development for Knowa (Pensions Platform)

Services Covered:

Website Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

2 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 March 2018

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

Knowa

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Railsware developed an MVP web application using Ruby on Rails from existing interactive prototypes and then continued to build out platform features. The vendor also provided product management and UI design support, produced high-quality code validated by third-party feedback, and acted as a reliable extension of the client team.

Key Challenges

Develop an MVP from existing interactive prototypes
Validate the product concept with user testing
Build out additional platform features after MVP launch

Project Deliverables

MVP web application (Ruby on Rails)
Platform feature development
Product management and UI design support

Project Solution

Railsware developed the client’s web application using Ruby on Rails, beginning with an MVP built from interactive prototypes and user testing. After validating the product with users, Railsware continued to implement platform features and provided ad hoc product management and UI design to improve areas of the UI and revalidate decisions.

Project Outcome

External penetration tests and third-party feedback validated the quality and security of the code and platform
The vendor reliably maintained delivery and stepped into day-to-day management when required
The client regards Railsware as an extension of their team and continued the working relationship

Platforms

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Railsware was composed of a team of solid engineers that produced high-quality code. The standard of their work, which they worked hard to maintain, received third-party validation, and they were proactive in their approach. Not only were their methods rigorous, but the team was also well-rounded.”
Will Henderson
Co-Founder & CTO
Date: 10/20/2020