Recursion

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of CPD Portfolio Pty Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Cloud based compliance tool for nurses and midwives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Recursion to accomplish?

• Develop custom web application
• Establish AWS infrastructure for hosting
• Establish staging and development environments
• Maintain and support live product

SOLUTION

How did you find Recursion?

Online Search

Why did you select Recursion over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Recursion were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Planning and Discovery:
  • Requirements were gathered:
    • The purpose, features, target audience, and desired outcomes of the web application were clearly defined.
  • Technology was selected: 
    • The appropriate programming languages, frameworks, databases, and hosting environments were chosen.
  • Project scope and timeline were established:
    • A detailed project plan with realistic timelines and milestones was created.
• Design:
  •  Wireframes were created:
    • Basic visual layouts were created to outline the structure and functionality of each page.
  • UI/UX design was developed:
    • The user interface and user experience were designed, focusing on aesthetics, ease of use, and navigation.
  • Database was designed:
    • The database was structured to store and manage application data efficiently.
• Development:
  • Frontend was developed:
    • The user interface was built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or relevant frameworks).
  • Backend was developed:
    • The server-side logic, APIs, and data interactions were developed. 
  • Frontend and backend components were integrated:
    • The two were connected seamlessly.
• Testing:
  • Unit testing was conducted:
    • Individual code modules were tested for functionality.
  • Integration testing was performed:
    • The interaction between different components was tested.
  • Functional testing was completed:
    • It was verified that the application met all functional requirements.
  • Usability testing was conducted:
    • Feedback was gathered from users to ensure a positive user experience.
  • Performance testing was done:
    • The application's speed, responsiveness, and scalability were assessed.
  • Security testing was performed:
    • Vulnerabilities were identified and fixed to protect against threats.
• Deployment:
  • Environment was set up:
    • The production environment (server, database, etc.) was prepared.
  • Code was deployed:
    • The application code was uploaded to the production server.
  • Configuration was adjusted:
    • Settings were adjusted for the production environment.
  • Final testing was performed:
    • A final round of testing was conducted in the production environment.
  • Application was launched:
    • The web application was made live and accessible to users.
• Post-Deployment:
  • Application was monitored:
    • The application's performance, errors, and user behavior were tracked.
  • Maintenance was performed:
    • Bugs were addressed, updates were applied, and improvements were made as needed.
  • Support was provided:
    • Ongoing assistance was provided to users, and issues were troubleshooted.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Development Phase Outcomes:

• Time to Completion: 
  • Number of days/weeks/months from project start to deployment.
• Budget Adherence: 
  • Percentage of project budget spent compared to the initial estimate.
• Code Quality: 
  • Number of bugs identified and fixed during testing phases.
• Test Coverage:
  • Percentage of codebase covered by unit, integration, and functional tests.

Deployment and Performance Outcomes:

• Page Load Time: 
  • Average time it takes for a page to fully load.
• Uptime:
  • Percentage of time the application is available to users (goal is usually 99.9% or higher).
• Error Rate:
  • Number of errors logged per day/week/month.
• Resource Utilization:
  • CPU, memory, and disk usage on the server(s).

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Recursion's project management was exceptional – organized, transparent, and always on schedule. They consistently exceeded my expectations, delivering high-quality work ahead of time. Their team was incredibly responsive to my needs and feedback, ensuring the final product was exactly what my business required. I highly recommend them!

What was your primary form of communication with Recursion?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Recursion's quality of work and response speed make them unique.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Recursion could have done differently?

None that we experienced.