endorsedOngoing

Web App Development for Senior Care Platform

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development

Industry

Healthcare

Duration

58 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2021

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

81/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Houston, United States of America

Project Summary

Xfive is developing a web application for a senior care platform, collaborating on UI/UX design and building the backend in Ruby on Rails and the frontend in JavaScript. Their work has enabled the client to meet key project milestones and receive positive feedback from initial test users. The team communicates through Trello, Slack and Figma, and the engagement began in October 2021 and is ongoing.

Key Challenges

Need to build a web application for a senior care platform
Requirement to define scope and provide initial designs upfront to reduce time and cost

Project Deliverables

Web application
Backend (Ruby on Rails)
Frontend (JavaScript)
UI/UX designs (Figma)
MVP

Project Solution

Xfive developed the client's web application using Ruby on Rails for the backend and JavaScript for the frontend, collaborating closely on UI/UX through Figma. They provided technical implementation across design, front- and backend development and supported iterative feedback loops toward the MVP. The vendor staffed a small, part-time team of about five people and coordinated via Trello, Slack and Zoom.

Project Outcome

Success from a technical standpoint and several key milestones met
Showcased the app to over 25 individual families who responded positively
Strong project management with an effective project manager keeping the team on track
Some budget overruns and occasional tight deadlines noted

Platforms

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails
JavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app has received positive feedback from initial test users, and Xfive’s work has enabled the client to meet key project milestones. They communicate effectively and are collaborative through Trello and Figma. Their team’s high level of talent and enthusiasm for the project stand out.”
Anonymous
Executive
Date: 06/08/2022