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Android Development & Beta Launch for Media Distribution App

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

5 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 February 2017

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Chicago, United States of America

Project Summary

Simpalm assisted an internal team with Android development and UX for a media distribution app by reviewing the existing codebase and implementing new functionality. Two Simpalm Android developers worked on-site and helped launch a beta release in July 2017. The client reported that the app has about 10 million Play Store downloads and praised Simpalm for meeting milestones and clear communication.

Key Challenges

The client needed additional resources to build new Android functionality
The internal team was handling multiple projects simultaneously
The vendor had to adapt to an existing, nonfresh codebase under a tight timeline

Project Deliverables

Reviewed existing Android codebase
Developed new Android functionality per provided mockups and specifications
Launched a beta release on the Play Store
Provided on-site development support and integration with the client team

Project Solution

Simpalm received mockups and specifications, reviewed the existing Android codebase, and confirmed staffing and experience via an engineering manager review. Two Simpalm Android developers worked on-site with input from the client’s business analyst and existing iOS teams to implement new functionality and prepare a beta release for selected users on the Play Store.

Project Outcome

The app reached about 10 million downloads on the Play Store
Simpalm completed the work within the specified timeline and milestones
The on-site developers integrated smoothly with the client team and communication was effective
The beta was released to specified users and the client planned further enhancements with Simpalm

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Simpalm’s developers had experience in optimizing existing code within a limited timeframe. They consistently hit milestones, communicated clearly, and were willing to work on-site. These factors facilitated the swift launch of a high-quality app.”
Anonymous
Product Manager
Date: 07/28/2017