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Recipe Database MVP (React & Google Sheets)

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development

Industry

Food & Beverage

Duration

1 month

Budget

Less than 10K

Start Date

1 May 2023

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Forksing

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

ScaleupAlly developed a recipe-database MVP by building a React frontend from existing Figma designs and using Google Sheets as a lightweight database for speed. The team delivered the functional MVP on time and within budget and was praised for flexibility, responsiveness to feedback, and a clear understanding of the brief.

Key Challenges

Deliver a functional MVP quickly
Use a lightweight, easily editable data store for speed and iteration (Google Sheets)

Project Deliverables

MVP of a recipe database concept
React frontend built from Figma design files
Google Sheets-based database for quick updates
Functional frontend features to track recipe progress

Project Solution

ScaleupAlly delivered an MVP of a recipe database by developing a React frontend that followed the client's Figma designs and using Google Sheets as the database for speed and ease. The small team (2–5 members) managed design-to-implementation handoffs and communicated via Slack, Google Meet, and email to refine scope and deliver within the budgeted timeline.

Project Outcome

Delivered a functioning React front-end website aligned with the brief
Implemented features to track recipe progress
Used Google Sheets as an editable backend that the client could update
Delivered the MVP on time and within budget and initiated planning for a follow-up round

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“ScaleupAlly delivered a functional site that aligned with the client's requirements. The team delivered on time and within budget, ensuring a smooth workflow. The client commended the team's flexibility, receptiveness to client input and feedback, and strong understanding of the brief.”
Anonymous
Owner
Date: 07/05/2023