Code District is a digital transformation company that helps businesses build new digital products and modernize existing ones using AI.
We understand clients' pain points and put in the effort to solve them. We help them launch faster, deliver cleaner user experiences, reduce manual work, and scale their products to handle high traffic without breaking.
We've worked with early-stage startups, working from a small room, to big companies spread across 12 floors and multiple countries. No matter the size, they've trusted us to create digital solutions their users actually care about.
If you've got an idea, a challenge, or just want to chat about what's possible, we'd love to hear from you. Reach us at sales@codedistrict.com
Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees
250 - 999
Locations
Washington, DC
Year founded
Founded 2017
Languages
Timezones
1 Language that we service
English
3 Timezones that we service
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
PLT
Pakistan Lahore Time (PLT)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
25 Locations
Washington , DC
Lahore , Pakistan
Ahmedabad , India
New York , NY
Doha , Qatar
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
North Sydney , Australia
Melbourne , Australia
London , England
Calgary , Canada
Schkeuditz , Germany
Täby , Sweden
Amersfoort , Netherlands
Tours , France
Madrid , Spain
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Cape Town , South Africa
Singapore , Singapore
Warszawa , Poland
Roma , Italy
Wellington , New Zealand
surabaya , Indonesia
Abuja , Nigeria
Setor Sul , Brazil
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$25 - $49
/hr
Rating for cost
4.9
/5
What Clients Have Said
Code District is praised for their budget-friendly pricing and strong value for cost, with clients noting successful project deliveries on time and within budget. Specific project costs include around $125,000 for a website and $18,000 for software development, reflecting a range of client sizes.
The team is described as personable and easy to work with, which contributes to a positive working relationship and client satisfaction.
Attention to Client's Business Goals
Code District goes beyond technical requirements to understand and prioritize the client's business objectives, ensuring the solutions provided align with long-term goals.
Flexible and Adaptive to Client Needs
Code District is recognized for their flexibility and adaptability, accommodating changes in project scope and client needs, and providing valuable suggestions to improve project outcomes.
Effective Communication and Responsiveness
The company is noted for its effective communication, responsiveness to client needs, and ability to promptly address issues, fostering a positive client relationship.
Technical Expertise Across Multiple Domains
Clients appreciate Code District's technical skills in various technologies, including React, NodeJS, AWS, and Salesforce, allowing them to handle diverse projects from web development to mobile app creation.
Areas for Improvement in Testing and Documentation
Some clients suggest improvements in areas like automated testing and documentation to facilitate smoother transitions and ensure high-quality deliverables.
"We appreciated their open, honest, and forthright communication at all times."
Jul 24, 2024
Director, AidData
Ammar Malik
Research
Williamsburg, Virginia
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Code District worked with a research university to implement wholesale changes to their internal data collection information management system. The goal was to improve the efficiency of the data entry process.
Code District's work streamlined the client's data collection and quality assurance processes and reduced errors and inconsistencies. The professional team was responsive, flexible, and creative. Their honest communication and top-tier technical expertise broadened the scope of the engagement.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director of AidData
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We are an R01 public research university
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code District to accomplish?
Make wholesale changes to our internal data collection information management system with significant new functionalities
SOLUTION
How did you find Code District?
Referral
Why did you select Code District over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Code District were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
As a research lab at William & Mary, we are in the business of undertaking large-scale data collection on Chinese development finance projects funded all over the world. Our dataset contains 150 columns and nearly 26,000 rows, with many fields calculated automatically based on standard rules we've set over the years. After working with spreadsheets for many years, five years ago our in-house developers created an internal information system for data entry and management. But because our dataset's complexity has now increased in scale, scope, and complexity, we were seeking technical expertise and creative problem-solving to upgrade our portal to improve the efficiency and quality of our data entry process. We work with ~100 undergraduate students who work as data entry professionals, and while they're all supposed to work with our existing methodology, there are often mistakes made in data entry. This is why having autologic checks, logical consistency checks, and the like have become crucial to maintaining the quality of our dataset and the efficiency of workflows within our team. The Code District team has undertaken a wholesale upgrade of how the front- and backend of our information system operates, leading to significant operational gains.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Improvemenet in the speed and amount of the manual labor involved in data collection and quality assurance processes.
Probability of errors in first round data entry, or second round data checks, including logical inconsistencies.
User ratings of the front-end design and user-friendliness of the internal information system recently upgraded.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Code District took an entirely professional approach of assigning two developers, and then giving us access to a senior project manager who was responsible for timely project delivery and helping us translate our non-technical requirements from the user's perspective into technical requirements. This senior project manager was also instrumental in helping us think about the long-term evolution of our information system, and suggseted several improvements that we had not thought about, but in hindsight these will help us save thousands of dollars in the future.
The two developers provided for our project were incredibly responsive, flexible, creative, hardworking, and all around nice people to work with and fit right into our organization's rather laid paid but mission driven approach. Beyond the technical requirements of the project, they took time to understand and have been taking keen interest in the big picture of our project. This has really helped them prioritize tasks, and understand why our team does what it does. This attitude of understanding the "so what?" question, asking questions, and having open and honest communication has been phenomenal.
What was your primary form of communication with Code District?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They really cared about the bottomline of their client, rather than just narrowing focusing on the speicifc goals of the IT project we originally hired them for -- this means they're looking at us as long-term partners, and we can now trust them accordingly.
We appreciated their open, honest, and forthright communication at all times, and the flexibility of making their staff available according to our time zones and schedules -- it has made our process of working together much more smooth and efficient.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Code District could have done differently?
None
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Form Automation & Email Distribution for Construction Co
Custom Software DevelopmentEmail Marketing
Less than $10,000
Oct. 2024 - Feb. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I had a positive experience working with this company."
Feb 24, 2025
AR Specialist, Faden Builders
Helen
Construction
Mount Dora, Florida
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Code District supported a construction company with form automation and distribution via email.
Code District successfully delivered the project. The team was professional and personable, offering a positive experience. Code District communicated in a timely manner. Although the project experienced some delays related to a third-party service, the team demonstrated strong project management.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the AR Specialist of Faden Builders
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Construction
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code District to accomplish?
Form Automation
Email distribution of forms generated
SOLUTION
How did you find Code District?
email
Why did you select Code District over others?
Pricing fit our budget
How many teammates from Code District were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
The team was professional and personable, and they delivered the project successfully.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Communication in a timely manner, resulting to timely resolution.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The project experienced some delays due to necessary changes, some of which were unavoidable and related to a third-party service. While this impacted the timeline, the team demonstrated strong project management skills by quickly assessing the impact of these changes, developing solutions, and communicating transparently with us about the revised schedule. Their responsiveness and problem-solving abilities were crucial in mitigating the overall impact of these delays.
What was your primary form of communication with Code District?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I had a positive experience working with this company. They were professional and communicative.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Code District could have done differently?
One suggestion for improvement would be to implement a more robust testing and quality assurance process, particularly when making changes or implementing fixes. This could help ensure that modifications in one area don't unintentionally impact other parts of the system or deviate from the preferred format.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
WordPress Website & Custom Portal Development for Nonprofit
Web DesignWeb Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Oct. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“The team has taken our jumbled idea and turned it into something that works, and we’re happy about that.”
Nov 13, 2023
Senior Director of IT, Capital Good Fund
Coptia White
Financial services
Providence, Rhode Island
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Code District has designed and developed the new WordPress website of a nonprofit. The team has integrated the website with the client’s Salesforce instance. They’ve also developed a custom AWS-based portal.
Thanks to Code District, the client has seen higher website traffic and received great feedback about the site’s ease of use and appearance. The team has done a fantastic job with the website’s frontend and portal functionality. They’ve also been truly attentive and patient throughout the project.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the senior director of IT at Capital Good Fund. We’re a nonprofit that focuses on microfinance, green lending, and financial coaching. Our target market is the underbanked and underserved.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Code District? We hired Code District because we wanted to build a new website. Our old website was designed in 2013, and it was running on an old version of ExpressionEngine. Parts of it were breaking, so maintaining it became too difficult. We were losing a lot of business and ad opportunities. Unfortunately, we didn’t have an in-house team to take on the challenge of building a new website. As a result, we reached out to Code District.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement? Code District built our website from scratch, and they handled everything from the discovery phase and design to the development process. During the design phase, designers worked alongside the coders to come up with ideas for the website. They used Figma for designs. Salesforce developers were involved because we wanted to integrate the website into our Salesforce instance. The team used WordPress to build the site because our communications team wanted something they could easily manage without seeking assistance from the IT team. Moreover, we asked Code District to build a client portal where clients could sign up, fill out an application, and keep track of their information. If a client had a loan with us, they should be able to do some self-service tasks for their loan, such as rescheduling payments. Code District used AWS to build this feature and incorporated Google API for addresses. In other words, this was a custom portal. At present, we’re still working with Code District. We’re in the final phases of testing for the portal. Once we’ve finished the user acceptance testing, we’ll implement a few fixes. Then, the project will be completed. What is the team composition? We’ve worked with six teammates from Code District, including Mansoor (Senior Software Engineer). How did you come to work with Code District? We found them through Google. Our team reached out to a few different companies and landed on Code District because we liked their work. Their CEO even stopped by to discuss any fears we had since it was going to be an expensive project — we appreciated this. Moreover, they gave us the option to only commit to the discovery phase to see if we liked what we saw; we could move forward if we were still interested in their work. No other company gave us this option. We liked it because we didn’t have to commit a huge amount of money upfront. How much have you invested with them? Our investment has been around $125,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started the project in October 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’ve seen an increase in website traffic and received positive feedback from our clients. The website is now easier to use and nicer than our previous one. Overall, Code District has done a fantastic job — we love the frontend of the website, and the portal is working as expected. The team has taken our jumbled idea and turned it into something that works, and we’re happy about that. How did Code District perform from a project management standpoint? Their project management is good. Our budget has become slightly larger but only because we’ve had a few change orders. The team has generally met deadlines; the only time we miss a deadline is when somebody in our team switches things around. Mansoor is attentive, and we’ve had a great experience working with him. Even when we have miscommunications, he remains patient and responsive. He always has a plan and allows questions — if there’s a misunderstanding between us, he admits it and takes care of the matter as soon as possible. To communicate, we have a Zoom meeting every week. We schedule another meeting occasionally depending on the project’s status. We’ve also used Jira, emails, and Mattermost. What did you find most impressive about them? Code District's upper management is willing to go out of their way to meet clients and involve themselves in the project to ensure everything’s going well. This truly stands out because it’s not often that a CEO meets their clients to quell their fears and answer their questions. To me, that’s cool and impressive, and it’s one of the reasons we’ve chosen them in the first place. Are there any areas they could improve? When the project manager is unavailable, having someone as a backup to answer questions would be good. To be fair, this isn’t a major issue. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be specific about your needs. Ensure that everyone understands what the outcomes of the project are supposed to be. Occasionally, people talk and throw things around at once during meetings. It’s better to meet with your own team first and decide on what you need before meeting with Code District. This way, you prevent misunderstandings and avoid taking up too much meeting time trying to figure out your goals.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
App UI/UX Design & Dev for Behavioral Insights Software Co
Custom Software DevelopmentWeb Development
Confidential
Mar. 2022 - May 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Code District adopts a design-first approach, emphasizing the importance of UI/UX in their development process."
May 30, 2023
Executive, Behavioral Insights Software Company
Anonymous
Software
Atlanta, Georgia
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A behavioral insights software company hired Code District to design the UI/UX of a single-page app using Figma, develop the frontend using Angular, and create a tracking framework using Mixpanel.
The client was happy with how Code District built features according to milestones and specifications. The team manages the project well using the Kanban framework on Azure DevOps and communicates effectively through twice-weekly calls. Their design-focused and data-driven approach also stands out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am an executive of a software company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Our Tech platform uncovers how each employee or client works, lives, interacts, and relates to money using behavioral insights.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code District to accomplish?
Designs
Front-end Development
Data Strategy
SOLUTION
How did you find Code District?
Online Search
Why did you select Code District over others?
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
How many teammates from Code District were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Code District has assisted us in the Figma design and frontend development (in Angular) of a SPA app. The app is an admin portal used in a B2B SaaS perspective. They utilized existing APIs to build this app and also created a framework for measuring and tracking user data using Mixpanel.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We are working on a project basis with Code District, where they build specific features according to milestones and specifications.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Code District uses a typical Kanban project management method utilizing Azure DevOps, the Product Backlogs, Acceptance Criteria, and deliverables are all meticulously documented in a professional manner.
The Product Backlogs capture and prioritize the desired features and requirements for the project, while the Acceptance Criteria outline the specific conditions that must be met for each feature to be considered complete. These documents ensure clarity and alignment among team members and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
To maintain regular progress and review, cadence calls are held twice a week. During these calls, the team discusses the current features being worked on as well as backlog items. The purpose of these calls is to assess the progress, address any challenges or roadblocks, and make necessary adjustments to the project plan. By reviewing the current features, the team ensures that they are on track and meeting the desired outcomes.
Additionally, reviewing the backlog items allows for continuous refinement and reprioritization based on evolving project needs and stakeholder feedback. This iterative approach helps the team stay agile and responsive to changing requirements while maintaining a consistent focus on delivering value to the project.
What was your primary form of communication with Code District?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Code District adopts a design-first approach, emphasizing the importance of UI/UX in their development process. They meticulously maintain Figma designs and ensure they are updated for each new feature requested.
Before commencing work, Code District conducts thorough assessments to ensure that the UI and UX align with the project's requirements. They verify that the APIs available in our existing API library are compatible and capable of meeting the design specifications. By prioritizing design, Code District aims to deliver a visually appealing and user-friendly experience to enhance overall user satisfaction.
Furthermore, Code District places a strong emphasis on data and reporting capabilities within the SPA app. They dedicate effort to building robust reporting tools that enable comprehensive monitoring and tracking of various aspects within the application. These reporting tools provide valuable insights into user behavior, and system performance.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Code District could have done differently?
Focus on emerging technologies, particularly in the realm of AI, by leveraging tools that automate the process of generating code from design specifications. These tools expedite the delivery and enhance the accuracy of development tasks. By inputting design specs into these code-writing tools, the front-end team can quickly translate the visual elements and functionality into code.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web App UI/UX Design & Dev for Digital Healthcare Company
$50,000 to $199,999
Dec. 2021 - May 2023
4.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Overall, they cared about the UX and the outcomes of their work.”
May 24, 2023
CTO, Better Healthcare
Damian Esteban
Healthcare
New York City, New York
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A digital healthcare firm hired Code District for their web app development services. The team built minor and major features for the client’s web apps, including adding questions to a patient booking flow.
Code District successfully delivered platform features, resulting in a 10% increase in patient and healthcare provider usage. The team always met deadlines and was willing to go above and beyond to satisfy the client’s needs. They were eager to learn new technologies and exceed expectations.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CTO of Better Healthcare, a digital healthcare company that’s been around for five years. We’re focused on scheduling and data analytics relating to scheduling.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Code District?
We engaged Code District when we had to hire new engineers.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Initially, Code District provided us with 4–5 engineers that worked on our web apps, which included patient- and healthcare provider-facing apps. Apart from that, they helped us architect solutions and make our product better.
In terms of the engagement phases, we started with a discovery phase. After that, Code District started working on projects with our guidance. These included bug fixes and minor features. After a month, they started doing full web development tasks. Then, we took a break for a few months and kept only two resources from their team due to budgetary constraints. After that, we continued our partnership with Code District.
The biggest feature Code District worked on was related to our new listing site, which was essentially a landing page where patients could browse providers and locations. It was an entirely new website, and we had to build it from the ground up. Code District used the Next.js framework for this site. We also used React.js with TypeScript and GraphQL.
On top of that, the team built some fairly complicated features for our patient booking flow. This involved adding custom questions to said flow. Meanwhile, they had to do the opposite for the healthcare provider app and build a UI to add the questions to the flow. Overall, it was quite a complex and major feature.
Moreover, their resources contributed to our architectural code design. They scoped projects out in terms of effort level and gave us their technology recommendations. They even wrote epics and stories and took part in sprint planning. We used Zeplin and Figma for these tasks.
What is the team composition?
We worked with 4–5 people, including the lead engineer who was the manager and a full stack developer. There were two other full stack developers and two QA engineers.
How did you come to work with Code District?
Code District was recommended to do mobile development work for a subsidiary of our company. One of our engineers was impressed with their work, so they were referred to us.
How much have you invested with them?
We invested over $100,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our partnership lasted from December 2021–May 2023.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We saw increased patient bookings and healthcare provider usage of our platform, which had more valuable features. The increase was around 10%. Meanwhile, Code District responded promptly to any bugs. They’d tell us what was happening, and we’d take it from there.
How did Code District perform from a project management standpoint?
Code District worked with us. They were embedded in our team and engineers. Moreover, they always hit deadlines. When they didn’t, it was due to a shift in scope or other things that were out of their control. They also stayed on budget.
For communication, we used Jira for project management and Slack for communication. On top of that, we did a lot of Zoom video calls.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I was impressed with the willingness of Code District engineers to go the extra mile. They learned the new technologies we were using. Overall, they cared about the UX and the outcomes of their work.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They could use stronger management. When we initially engaged them, the manager was great. However, we could tell the management wasn't as good once we reduced the team to 2–3 people. They did well, but things were a bit more ad hoc.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Ensure your project or features are well-defined. This will enable Code District to go in and start working right away. At the same time, they can be a part of your initial design process.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Dev for Consulting & Business Services Co
$10,000 to $49,999
Nov. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
''Code District's agility and ability to respond quickly to our requests are a couple of their biggest strengths.''
Mar 28, 2023
Consultant, Consulting & Business Services Company
Robert Kleinschmidt
Business services
Atlanta, Georgia
1,001-5,000 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A consulting and business services company has hired Code District to provide custom software development. Using JavaScript, AWS, and SFTP processing software, they're creating an HR-oriented platform.
Thanks to Code District's work, the client can now handle files with functional compliance. Using Zoom as their main tool, Code District leads a punctual and responsive process. The client also praises their ability to adapt to their needs and be flexible cost-wise.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a consultant at a consulting and business services company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenges were you trying to address with Code District?
We needed help with custom software development.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Code District has been helping us with custom software integration for a product that can read files, process them, and write them back out. Our team already has the design, so Code District has assisted us in finalizing that design to start building the platform. In terms of tools, they’ve used JavaScript, AWS hosting, and off-the-shelf software for SFTP processing, among other tools for code generation.
Regarding features, the site mainly processes leave of absence requests and integrates our clients’ HRIS and payroll systems into our LOA systems.
What was the team composition?
We’ve started working with four members of Code District’s team for the project’s first phase, but we currently have two people from their staff assigned to us. These members include developers, their legal department, and their sales team.
How did you come to work with Code District?
We found them online and chose them over three other potential companies because they seemed to be the best fit for us.
How much have you invested with them?
So far, we’ve spent $18,000 with them.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in November 2022, and the engagement is still ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The platform that Code District’s has created for us allows us to handle many client files with functional compliance, which is important because it increases our internal productivity twofold.
How did Code District perform from a project management standpoint?
Code District has been excellent in meeting deadlines and staying within budget. We’ve also had weekly calls with them to check on the Scrum process and the project's progress. Moreover, we’ve changed the work’s scope throughout the engagement, and they’ve accommodated my requests within our timeframes. Regarding tools and communication, we use Zoom due to our preference.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Code District's agility and ability to respond quickly to our requests are a couple of their biggest strengths. They’ve also been cost-conscious regarding not making additional charges whenever they make a mistake or want to tackle the project differently. Additionally, Code District is W-9 compliant, which is also important for us.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Initially, we had trouble getting their payments to them because they didn’t give us the right information, which put a hiccup in the process. Code District’s team could enhance their overall workflow. Other than that, I don’t think they can improve anything on the technical side.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Have a thorough and clear understanding of what you need so they can provide according to your requirements.
RATINGS
5.0
"I plan to keep working with them."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They've been ahead of every deadline."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Dev for Personal Communication Platform
Custom Software Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Apr. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“I’m most impressed with their level of professionalism and communication.”
Mar 20, 2023
Founder & CEO, CoDiary
John Miller
Social Networking
Cape Coral, Florida
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Code District provides custom software development services for a communication platform. They’re designing and building a reactive web application for users to converse with therapists in a written format.
Code District has met or exceeded the client’s expectations for most of their development sprints. Additionally, they’ve made highly valuable suggestions for the functionality of the web app. The professional team communicates via email and meets with the client weekly via Zoom.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of CoDiary. Our product enables individuals and couples to invite a therapist into their conversation. Users can communicate in a written format, manage conversations about difficult topics, and find resolutions.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Code District?
We’ve engaged Code District to provide custom software development solutions.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
So far, we’ve worked with Code District on the discovery phase. First, I built the project flow and shared it with the team. After reviewing the flow, they asked questions and helped me refine the solution substantially before progressing to the development phase.
The Code District team is currently designing and developing the product from scratch. The final deliverable will be a scalable, reactive web application that can run on any device.
What is the team composition?
I work with about five people. One teammate manages the sales, quotations, and pricing. We also work with the CEO, head of development, and two other development teammates.
How did you come to work with Code District?
I’m not sure how we initially found Code District, but their president contacted me when he visited the US. He made the trip to my city, and we spent a few hours reviewing the project and discussing his team’s capabilities.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent about $50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began working with them in April 2022, and we’re still working with them.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Code District hasn’t delivered the final product yet, but they’ve made significant progress. In the beginning, I provided a complete project map. After reviewing and asking questions about the map, they made suggestions for the app’s functionality; 95% of which have been extremely valuable.
At this point, the team has met and exceeded our expectations in most sprints. When they haven’t met our expectations, they’ve made up for it in the following sprints.
How did Code District perform from a project management standpoint?
Code District has excelled with regard to professionalism, communication, and ability to add value to the product. They communicate thoroughly when we review the work they complete during each sprint. We communicate via email and meet weekly via Zoom.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I’m most impressed with their level of professionalism and communication.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I have nothing they could improve on; I’m happy with them.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I recommend taking the time to create a project flow upfront. That way, Code District can return to you with a litany of questions and ideas for the product's functionality before commencing development.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Prototype Dev for Sales & Marketing Consulting Company
Custom Software DevelopmentMobile App DevelopmentWeb Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Apr. - Dec. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Everyone seemed to be in sync as far as their process was concerned."
Mar 15, 2023
CEO, Maximum Impact Partners
John Lotka
Financial services
Scottsdale, Arizona
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A sales and marketing consulting service hired Code District to create a prototype for their new online platform and mobile app. The team managed the entire development process while working with the client.
The client received the platform, which they successfully used to demonstrate their product to potential investors. Code District managed the engagement well. The team was disciplined and kept everything on track. Their members were patient and flexible, resulting in a highly smooth collaboration.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Maximum Impact Partners, Inc.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Provide sales and marketing consulting services to firms in the financial services industry
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code District to accomplish?
Create a prototype of a new online platform
SOLUTION
How did you find Code District?
Referral
Why did you select Code District over others?
Pricing first our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
What was the size of Code District’s team?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We asked Code District to build a demonstration prototype of a new online platform and mobile app. We started with the assumption it would take 16 to 20 weeks. Given none of us had been through the process before it took around 30 weeks.
We were delighted with Code District's management of the process, even though it took longer than anticipated. Their insights helped change the product significantly as we went through the buildout.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We now have a demo version of our platform to show potential clients and investors
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They were very disciplined in the project management process. Definitely kept everything on track. They also showed great patience and flexibility working with our non-tech-oriented partners.
What was your primary form of communication with Code District?
Virtual Meeting
Email
Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Everyone seemed to be in sync as far as their process was concerned and could not have been more personable and generous with their time.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Code District could have done differently?
Not really
RATINGS
5.0
"We would recommend them highly"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Excellent in helping us work in the proper sequence to avoid changes in strategy"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Always met their deliverables"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Very cost effective. As a result we will defiintiely work with them on the product development"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web & Software Development for Social Media Metrics Firm
Custom Software DevelopmentWeb Development
$1,000,000 to $9,999,999
Oct. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They're expert software engineers that understand how to produce scalable corporate software."
Aug 9, 2022
Co-Founder, Canonizer.com LLC
Brent Allsop
Social Networking
Sandy, Utah
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Code District was hired by a social media metrics firm to develop a scalable corporate software system. They've since assisted in its rebuilding and ongoing maintenance.
After only one year of partnership, the latest system is completed and ready to launch, thanks to Code District's development agility. The team is also highly receptive to concerns and feedback, and internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the quality of their deliverables.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the cofounder of Canonizer.com social media consensus building and tracking system.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Code District, and what were your goals?
One of 3 teams to help Develop and maintain Canonizer.com and related software.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
Flexible (willing to line up with our bottom up, not top down culture, not the reverse). They're expert software engineers that understand how to produce scalable corporate software.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Our current system is referred to as Canonizer 2.0. But it is not scalable, buggy, much of the required functionality is missing, and it is hard to use. Code district helped us completely redesign a 3.0 system from the ground up, which is fully functional and scalable.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Ali Ehsan is the project manager and Architect. he provided the key techniques (using Mongo DB as a cashing system) to scale. After that there are 8 front and and back end engineers, all of who are very experienced and productive.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
After less than 1 year we are about ready to launch the completely rebuilt 3.0 system.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
In addition to code district, there are two other contracting companies we work with. The project managers on the other teams are pushy, seeking to make things happen the way they want.
While code district clearly understand the best way to do things, and just makes sure we are going in the correct direction. In other words, code district's style makes it very easy for the 3 teams to work together. Everyone has learned to trust Code districts recdomendations.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are a technically skilled team, and able to work with other teams.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
It's not a requirement, but it is always nice when people use, and contribute to the content on Canonizer.com, in addition to just developing and supporting the software.
RATINGS
5.0
"The best company we've worked with."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Had the best design ideas we ended up going with."
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
"Since we are in the US, and they are in Pakistan, there is no good time to do meetings, but they make it work."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"They provide more work, for less money than the other teams."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"We have had great results.
Custom Software & Web Dev for Pronunciation Software
Custom Software Development
Confidential
Mar. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I find them to be very responsive and accommodating."
Jul 25, 2022
CEO, Etto-4
Scott Schwartz
Software
Los Angeles, California
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Code District developed a pronunciation software product and a corresponding web platform with a Stripe integration for a software firm. They created the design guidelines. They're now performing maintenance.
Although the product hasn't been fully launched yet, focus groups have given great feedback, and the client foresees great success and widespread use in the future. Code District manages the project well in GitHub and communicates clearly through various channels, including weekly Zoom meetings.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the CEO of Etto-4.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Code District?
We had a new product to launch: a platform that allows users to teach others the pronunciation of their name.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
CodeDistrict did all of the coding and website development for our product. CodeDistrict took our ideas and concepts and created the code, and built the website from scratch. They made sure to include all of our requirements. For this project, CodeDistrict put together all the artwork, color schemes, and fonts. It took several months to refine the design, but eventually, we moved on to development. They integrated Stripe into the platform.
Although the primary development project is done, CodeDistrict provides ongoing maintenance services and will make any major changes we decide to make in the future.
Users can use the software for free for seven days on the site. The platform is very affordable and easy to set up an account on — accounts can register on laptops or mobile phones. Once the account is registered, users can record the pronunciation of their name.
The audio file can be attached to an email signature line and QR code, so it can be attached to other digital and non-digital materials. There is also the option to pay more and get longer audio files that can include messages and the user's pronouns. Those users also get two audio files and two QR codes; base-price users only get one of each. There is also an option to invite users via email, enabling each user to access the other's name pronunciation.
What is the team composition?
We've worked with four teammates, including Ahsan (Account Executive), Usama (Software Engineer), and Nabeel (Software Engineer). Earlier in the project, we also worked with a few other teammates.
How did you come to work with CodeDistrict?
I found CodeDistrict via their email marketing campaign — I got a message about their services in my email inbox. At the time, we didn't need any work, but a few months later, when we developed the product concept, we reached out to them. We were also referred to several other companies by our attorneys but didn't like them very much.
So, I reached out to CodeDistrict, and they signed an NDA so I could provide them with insight into our product. They provided us with several referrals to their local team, and after speaking with them, we decided to move forward with the partnership.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our initial contract with CodeDistrict began in March 2022, but the ongoing relationship is now focused on other services.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The project is complete. We have a live website and source code; we have a patent pending for the new product. I can't say much about the product's success, but all the bugs have been fixed, and we're getting ready to launch the product within a few days. However, everyone in our focus groups has understood the need for our product, so we expect it to be utilized immediately by those with difficult-to-pronounce names.
We believe this tool will have more widespread use in the future — we expect everyone to utilize it, especially on resumes and email subject lines. Hopefully, it will make an HR teammate's work easier because they no longer have to try and guess how to pronounce a candidate's name.
How did CodeDistrict perform from a project management standpoint?
CodeDistrict has met our deadlines. We've exceeded our budget, but that is because our team made changes to the product, which increased the workload. If we'd had a better idea of how everything would be established at the beginning of the project, we might've had fewer changes.
I believe CodeDistrict has used Figma for the design. Their team manages all the code on GitHub. We communicate in various ways, including phone calls and email. We've had weekly Zoom meetings on Friday mornings that included our team and CodeDistrict's team. Their team listened to us and kept our communication channels open.
What did you find most impressive about them?
CodeDistrict's team is very hardworking. There's a 12-hour time difference that we've had to overcome, but CodeDistrict has been very accommodating, scheduling early morning meetings to fit our needs. I find them to be very responsive and accommodating.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I believe there's always room for improvement, but I can't think of anything CodeDistrict could improve. Whenever we have issues, they've always been on top of them. Overall though, everything came out the way we wanted it to.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
The most important thing is for you to understand your expectations for CodeDistrict's team. This was our first project started from scratch, and we'll be better prepared next time. It's essential to explain requirements clearly so that fewer changes are required throughout the project.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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