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Ridesharing Mobile App Development for Freebird Rides

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Software QA and Testing

Industry

Automotive

Duration

6 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 December 2016

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Freebird Rides

Los Angeles, United States of America

Project Summary

Uptech augmented a ridesharing startup's engineering team to build and launch a polished iOS app and to continue Android development, managing parts of the API and providing unit/UI testing. They added several developers to accelerate delivery, created UI components (including an AirBar), and integrated the client's branding. The client praised code quality, testing practices and professional communication; the engagement ran from December 2016 to June 2017.

Key Challenges

Rapidly add development capacity for iOS and Android
Build and manage the API backend (MAC end)
Launch product quickly to support major events and marketing
Small internal team (only two people) required external augmentation

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile application
Android mobile application (work in progress)
API backend management
AirBar UI component (search bar with smart categories) and polished UI/branding integration
Unit and UI test suites

Project Solution

Uptech rapidly augmented the client's small internal team by adding 6-7 developers and rotating a staffed team of 5-6 engineers between backend and frontend work. They developed multiple mobile features (including an AirBar search UI), implemented branding and polished UI across the app, managed portions of the API, and delivered unit and UI test coverage. They supported devops/processes and helped the client meet hard deadlines, enabling an iOS launch in Los Angeles while Android development continued.

Project Outcome

Positive user reviews and strong customer support activity
High-quality code with thorough unit and UI testing
Timely delivery that met hard deadlines and supported launch activities
iOS version launched in Los Angeles

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Uptech’s team of developers are not only eager to learn, but passionate about creating an elegant UI. Their accommodation, availability, and project management all made for a proactive and beneficial relationship.”
Anonymous
CTO, Freebird Rides at Freebird Rides
Date: 07/27/2017