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Website Performance & Bug Fixes for StudySoup

Services Covered:

Website Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Education

Duration

1 month

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 December 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

StudySoup

Los Angeles, United States of America

Project Summary

Sloboda Studio provided short-term maintenance and bug fixes to resolve performance issues on an EdTech marketplace built on Ruby on Rails. They supplied both backend and frontend resources as needed, resolved the platform's loading and data problems during a critical user influx period, and delivered the work at a lower cost than domestic hires while meeting expectations.

Key Challenges

Limited internal development resources and paused product development
Platform was unprepared for hundreds of new users at the beginning of the semester, causing data and loading issues
Needed quick, reliable outsourced support to handle bug fixes and performance problems

Project Deliverables

Performance and bug fixes for the web platform
Backend improvements and optimizations (Ruby on Rails)
Frontend support resources as needed
Coordination for daily check-ins and code reviews

Project Solution

Sloboda Studio diagnosed and resolved performance issues on a Ruby on Rails-based platform, delivering backend optimizations and making frontend resources available when additional fixes were required. They integrated with the client's processes (daily kickoffs, Slack, Google Docs), performed code reviews and testing throughout the engagement, and supplied rapid additional resources (within ~48 hours) when needed.

Project Outcome

All performance issues were alleviated
Achieved the objectives while costing significantly less than hiring domestically (client estimates 150% cheaper)
Effective collaboration and project management with daily check-ins and timely responses

Platforms

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Sloboda Studio reduced expenses and maximized returns by providing a valuable and reliable service at a competitive price point. They fully satisfied expectations by resolving every error hindering the platform’s performance. Dedicated, transparent, and accommodating, they add value as a partner.”
Daniel Page
VP Operations
Date: 04/11/2019