endorsedOngoing

Mobile App Development for Smart Indoor Garden (iOS & Android)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Software Maintenance and Support • iOS Application Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

77 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 March 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

AVA Technologies

Canada

Project Summary

Techugo provided ongoing development and maintenance for an iOS and Android app that connects to a smart indoor garden device, working with React.js, React Native, Angular, Node.js, MySQL, and AWS. They follow an agile process, deliver frequent updates (pushing to the App Store every two weeks), and respond quickly to client feedback, with daily developer deliveries and prompt issue resolution.

Key Challenges

Replace a previous agency engagement that didn’t work out
Augment the client’s staff and continue development where prior developers left off

Project Deliverables

Mobile iOS app
Mobile Android app
User authentication (email, Google, Facebook)
Onboarding and device pairing flow with QR-code integration
Camera image viewing and time-lapse functionality
Backend servers on AWS with MySQL database
Ongoing maintenance and biweekly App Store updates

Project Solution

Techugo provided a full-stack developer and supporting team members to continue development and maintain the client’s iOS and Android app that connects to a smart garden device. They implemented authentication (email, Google, Facebook), an onboarding and device-pairing flow, QR-code driven guidance for water and lighting cycles, device alerts for refill/harvest/prune, and camera-based image viewing and time-lapse features. The backend runs on AWS with a MySQL database, and the team produces regular updates and ongoing maintenance.

Project Outcome

Overall client satisfaction with delivered work
Immediate testing and rapid implementation of changes by the vendor
Regular releases with updates pushed to the App Store every two weeks
Daily developer deliveries and availability across time zones
Cost-effective staffing and recommendation from the client

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

React.js
React Native
Node.js
Angular
MySQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Techugo has been an excellent partner so far. They follow an agile methodology and work with the client on a daily basis to ensure the app is running properly. They provide regular updates on their work, respond to change requests, and implement feedback quickly.”
Anonymous
CTO
Date: 01/20/2021