endorsedOngoing

Micro-blogging Platform Rewrite for Primary Schools

Services Covered:

Web Application Development • Web Application Testing • Application Integration • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Information Technology

2 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 May 2017

Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

PrimarySite, Ltd.

Newark on Trent, United Kingdom

Project Summary

STX Next rewrote a legacy micro-blogging platform for an education client using Python/Django, delivering a child-friendly blogging tool for primary schools with teacher moderation and avatar integration. They took over the legacy app rewrite, delivered a launchable product, and continue to support testing, integrations, and code tidy-up. The client (PrimarySite, Ltd.) praised STX Next's communication, transparency, and proactive problem solving.

Key Challenges

Need to rewrite a legacy application the internal team lacked time to undertake
Requirement to use the Python/Django stack
Build a child-friendly blogging platform with teacher moderation and integrate a third-party avatar tool

Project Deliverables

Blogging platform aimed at primary school kids
Integration with a third-party avatar-creating tool
Backend rewrite of legacy application using Python/Django
Teacher admin/moderation interface to authorize student posts
QA support and migration assistance from the legacy platform

Project Solution

STX Next rewrote the client's legacy micro-blogging application using Python and Django, building a child-friendly platform where teachers control class blogs and can authorize student posts. They integrated a third-party avatar creation tool and prepared the product for launch while supporting a month of client QA, migrations from the old platform, and code tidy-up. The team worked collaboratively with the client via Slack and JIRA, included the client in stand-ups, and expanded frontend resources when needed.

Project Outcome

Launched after a minor schedule slip with target acceptance around September
Vendor provided an extra frontend developer at their own cost and offered a significant discount to help meet deadlines
Maintained a stable team and reliable communication channels (Slack, Jira, regular meetings) throughout the engagement

Platforms

Tech Stack

Python
Django

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“STX Next is accommodating, transparent, confident, and they excel at communication. They understand business goals and are proactive at solving problems.”
Darren Ryan
Product Development Manager
Date: 07/27/2017