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Software Dev for MBA Communication Platform

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Web Application Development
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Industry
Industry

Education

Duration
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15 months

Budget
Budget

Confidential

Start Date
Start Date

1 April 2018

Team Size
Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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78/100
Good

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Client

Confidential

mapLondon, United Kingdom

Project Summary

STX Next built a web-based communication platform for MBA students and business schools using Python, Django, React and Vue.js with a CraftQL interface. The platform launched internationally and supports over 3,300 users and 46 business schools, remaining stable as usage grows. The vendor delivered high-quality development, flexible team scaling and adapted project management to the client's needs. Engagement began in April 2018 and is ongoing.

Key Challenges

  • Develop a communication platform for business schools and MBA students
  • Deliver prioritized backlog of features within a set budget
  • Ensure the platform is scalable and reliable as the user base grows

Project Deliverables

  • Backend (Python)
  • Administrative panel (Django)
  • Frontend (React, Vue.js)
  • CraftQL interface
  • Group messaging system
  • User network, browse/filter/search features

Project Solution

STX Next implemented the platform's backend in Python and built an administrative panel in Django to manage users and databases without additional client coding. The frontend was developed primarily with React and Vue.js, and CraftQL was used to interface between front- and backend. They delivered features including a user network with browse/filter/search capabilities and a group messaging system, and integrated with the client's existing workflows and tools (Jira/Atlassian).

Project Outcome

  • Launched internationally and attracted over 3,300 MBA students
  • Onboarded 46 business schools onto the platform
  • Platform remained stable with no site crashes as user base grew
  • Positive user and internal team feedback praising quality and UX

Platforms

  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • PythonPython
  • DjangoDjango
  • React.jsReact.js
  • Vue.jsVue.js
  • GraphQLGraphQL

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The platform has deployed without issue and attracted over 3,300 users. STX Next delivers high-quality development work reliably. The team leads a smooth and scalable collaboration thanks to their proactiveness, professionalism, and willingness to adapt practices to meet their clients’ needs.”

Anonymous

CEO & Founder

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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