endorsedOngoing

Web Application Extension for PR Platform (RoR + React)

Services Covered:

Website Development

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Duration

104 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 December 2017

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Mynewsdesk

Stockholm, Sweden

Project Summary

Sloboda Studio extended an existing beta web application for a PR company using Ruby on Rails and React, deploying code to Heroku and integrating closely with the client's in-house developers. The vendor integrated via a Scrum process with regular sprints and daily Slack communication, earning praise for open, honest communication and adaptability. The engagement began in December 2017 and remains ongoing.

Key Challenges

Need for additional development resources to extend the web application
Concern about integrating an external team with existing in-house developers
Prepare the beta product for a larger planned launch

Project Deliverables

Extended web application backend (Ruby on Rails)
Frontend integration and enhancements (React)
Deployment and integration on Heroku
Ongoing sprint-based collaboration and team integration

Project Solution

Sloboda extended the client's running beta web application by developing backend features in Ruby on Rails and working with React on the frontend. They deployed code to Heroku and integrated their developers with the client’s team, following Scrum practices with sprint planning every two weeks and daily Slack communication. The vendor provided a project leader/Scrum master and front- and back-end developers who embedded with the in-house team.

Project Outcome

Strong communication and collaboration between vendor and in-house teams
Successful integration of Sloboda's developers with the client's team after an initial onboarding week
Consistent sprint planning and detailed feedback processes established
Ongoing development support with the project remaining active

Platforms

Cloud
Web

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails
React.js
Heroku

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Overcoming initial concerns of outsourcing development work, Sloboda integrates well with the existing team, has open, honest, and consistent communication, and is willing to adjust their methods and processes to meet business needs and expectations.”
Kristian Hellquist
CTO
Date: 06/05/2018