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Grade R–3 Coding Learning Platform with Scratch-based Java Execution

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

1 month

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Apodytes PTY Ltd

Johannesburg, South Africa

Project Summary

Softengi developed an educational learning platform for Grade R–3 learners that enabled teachers to assign coding tasks and learners to complete them, including a Scratch-based pick-and-drop system that generated and executed Java code. The engagement included development, QA testing and UI/UX design; the team ran weekly meetings and provided access to test builds during development. The delivered platform was well received and helped position the client as an innovative company, with effective project management and rapid delivery.

Key Challenges

Create a platform to enable Grade R - 3 learners to be taught how to code
Develop a workflow where teachers assign coding tasks and learners can view and complete assigned tasks
Implement a Scratch-based pick-and-drop system for generating and executing Java code

Project Deliverables

Learning platform enabling Grade R - 3 learners to be taught how to code
Teacher-assignment and learner task completion workflow
Scratch-based pick and drop system for generating and executing Java code

Project Solution

Softengi ran initial scoping meetings, provided a cost/time estimate and a project plan, and executed development with weekly progress meetings. They supplied development, testing and UI/UX resources and gave the client access to test builds to collect feedback. The project was delivered within the agreed timeframe.

Project Outcome

Platform was well received by the customer's users and established the client as a highly innovative company.
Project management was effective with defined roles and a mutual goal to finish on time.
Fast development pace and provision of access during development saved time and enabled constant feedback.

Platforms

Tech Stack

Java

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Softengi created a great platform that established an innovative company. The project management was effective. The speed and efficacy were important. They gave constant feedback.”
Malia Matlali
Technology Development Manager
Date: 04/09/2020