endorsedOngoing

Frontend Development for Video Publishing Platform

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Duration

95 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 September 2018

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

69/100

Good

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Client

The Outplay

Milan, Italy

Project Summary

TechMagic is responsible for developing the frontend of a video-publishing platform for The Outplay, including new user-facing sections and an embeddable video widget. The client provides designs and handles the backend while TechMagic implements frontend features using technologies such as TypeScript, React and GraphQL. The engagement began in September 2018 and remains ongoing; the client praises TechMagic's responsiveness, improved project management, and ability to handle complex software.

Key Challenges

Find a vendor to help with frontend development of a video publishing platform.
Support a complex three-sided platform serving advertisers, publishers, and video producers.

Project Deliverables

Frontend development of the video publishing platform
Embeddable video widget for publisher pages
New user-facing sections and feature components
Improvements and maintenance of existing frontend features

Project Solution

TechMagic developed the frontend of the client's video-publishing platform, building new user-facing sections and components and improving existing frontend functionality. A key deliverable is an embeddable video widget for publisher pages. The team implemented the frontend using TypeScript, React and GraphQL while the client retained responsibility for backend and design work; tasks were divided after review of wireframes and mockups. The engagement began in September 2018 and continues.

Project Outcome

Everything is working properly and the project is proceeding as planned.
Improved project management and workflow, including adoption of biweekly sprints and regular progress calls.
Faster resolution of small issues due to responsive and proactive vendor support.

Platforms

Tech Stack

TypeScript
React.js
GraphQL
JavaScript
HTML

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“TechMagic significantly improved its project management capabilities after a personnel shift. Their dedication to their work, coupled with their ability to understand sophisticated software, sets them apart from others. The team’s responsiveness and flexibility have made for a seamless partnership.”
Mattia Matteucci
Product Owner
Date: 06/05/2019