EndorsedendorsedOngoing

Web & Android Development for ChefsFeed

Services Covered:

Website Development • Mobile Application Development • Cloud Consulting and Services
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Industry
Industry

Media

Duration
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10 months

Budget
Budget

Confidential

Start Date
Start Date

1 January 2017

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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73/100
Good

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Client

ChefsFeed

mapSan Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Xmartlabs developers are integrated into ChefsFeed’s development team, working full-time on the website, native Android app, server infrastructure, and design mockups. The engagement is ongoing and their work has contributed to increased web and Android traffic, higher user retention and engagement, and they provide committed, proactive development support.

Key Challenges

  • Redo the website and expand the engagement beyond the original scope
  • Maintain ongoing development support for the website
  • Provide a full-time Android developer
  • Provide full-time server and infrastructure support for a homegrown CMS

Project Deliverables

  • Website (Ruby on Rails)
  • Native Android app
  • Server and infrastructure on Heroku
  • Advertising integration (GFP)
  • Design mockups

Project Solution

Xmartlabs focused on the client’s Ruby on Rails website and web JavaScript, maintained the server-side stack hosted on Heroku, delivered and maintained a native Android app, integrated third-party advertising (GFP) into videos and products, and provided design mockups. They worked as embedded members of the product team, participating in Agile ceremonies and using tools such as Slack, JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub.

Project Outcome

  • Xmartlabs comprised roughly 50%–60% of the client’s development resources
  • Increases in web and Android traffic and higher user retention and engagement
  • Full integration into the client’s tooling and Agile process (Slack, JIRA, Confluence, GitHub)
  • Demonstrated commitment to deadlines, including working after hours when required

Platforms

  • WebWeb
  • MobileMobile
  • CloudCloud

Tech Stack

  • Ruby on RailsRuby on Rails
  • JavaScriptJavaScript
  • AndroidAndroid

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The team’s work contributed to increases in traffic and higher user interest and attention. The team shows steady dedication as though they were employees, but they bring a contractor’s broad level of expertise, sometimes improving the implementation processes.”

Tom Bash

Founder/CEO

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

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