CodeRiders

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a Software development company called Sinov8 Software Solutions. We help build property management solutions for the real estate industry in South Africa.

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeRiders, and what were your goals?

We've used Coderiders for multiple projects but mostly they assist us with development for our RedRabbit Inspections & Maintenance Management solution. Our goals are generally to outsource work to them that we don't have the internal capacity for ourselves. So in essence they are an extension of our own internal team.

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We found them on Upwork originally and decided to give them a chance based on some very positive reviews by other customers. The main thing for us was their skillset that was exactly aligned with the tech stack we were using as well as the fact that they were very professional and well versed in English.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The latest project we outsourced to them was a complete rebuild of our Property Inspection App for the RedRabbit.zone product. We decided at the end of 2020 that it was time to rewrite the existing app from the ground up.

Having at that point had more than a year relationship with Coderiders we felt very comfortable with their skills, professionalism, and work ethic, and after hearing that they were extending their offering to include Flutter development we jumped at the opportunity to partner with them on this project.

The purpose of the app is to allow users to record the conditions of properties when doing inspections along with photos signatures etc. and to then sync that information with the backend system in an efficient way.

We decided that we were going to use Flutter as this allows us to consolidate all our functionality into a single code base instead of maintaining IOS and android as separate code bases. Ideally, we wanted to finish the project by August/September 2021 so that we can start testing and be ready to roll out the new app in 2022.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

There were 4 people involved in the project. 1 Full-time developer, 1 Business developer manager, and 2 people who acted as consultants during meetings.

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The project is in the final stages now and so far we are very happy with the results and we’ve successfully built the following features that are soon to start beta testing:

• Ability to download scheduled inspections and schedule new inspections directly on the app
• Ability to see an interactive list of inspections grouped by date.
• Ability to review inspection details
• Ability to follow an inspection creation wizard that allows you to select or create a property, select or create the contacts and then compile a starting point for the inspection with one of 3 options (Start clean, create from template, create from previous inspection).
• Ability to capture the various conditions of each area and item and add any number of photos to each item. • Stunning capturing screen that is super feature rich with beautiful animations.
• Great built-in camera with features such as tap to focus and flash which allows you to take multiple photos in quick succession to make the photo taking process as quick and seamless as possible.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We're currently using Basecamp as the main communication tool and have one project manager internally who is responsible for handling all communication with the developer directly, answering any questions & reviewing, and merging the code.

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

I am impressed with their work quality and professionalism & willingness to go the extra mile for their customers and the way they really partner with their clients for the long haul.

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

I think like almost any development company out there It would be great if they had more resources as there have been 1 or 2 times when they were not able to assist due to a lack of resources on their side. Same challenges we are facing. It would also maybe be nice if they had an internal designer they could use for small design ideas & guidance during development so they were little less dependant on us for minor UI imput.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of Loyalsoft P/L. We’re a startup focused on the integration of IoT technologies into lifestyle and household management practices.

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeRiders?

We needed to produce a highly functional version of our online operating system. It’s comprised of multiple apps targeting lifestyle and household management.

What were your goals for this project?

We had to produce a credible version of our operating system to show prospective users the positive impact such software could have on their lifestyle.

How did you select this vendor?

We short-listed CodeRiders and hired them for a small trial project. The outcome was extremely satisfactory, so it was easy to award them the entire contract.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We provided CodeRiders with UI mock-ups and functionality requirements, and they implemented the solutions using the latest technologies and web-development practices. They delivered everything we needed.

What was the team composition?

We worked with people with a variety of skill sets, including front- and backend expertise.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Selecting CodeRiders was a stroke of genius. Their capabilities fit our needs perfectly, and we felt comfortable skipping a prototype and developing the first functional version of our software.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project was conducted entirely over email and online project management platforms. It was very effective due to CodeRiders' responsiveness and communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

In truth, it was their attitude towards the project and their contributions. They took pride in their work and genuinely wanted us to succeed.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I honestly can’t think of anything. That may sound disingenuous, but we’re looking forward to the next chapter of our cooperation.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of Woldsoft AG, a software company located in Switzerland.

For what projects/services did your company hire CodeRiders?

We wanted to build a new software using the latest technologies. The project required technical expertise and the ability to adapt quickly to extremely new technologies.

How did you select this vendor?

We had a test-based selection process. These tests were designed in such a way that only 1% of the programmers can pass, which helps us ensure the highest quality. The fact that we selected CodeRiders is proof of their skills.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

CodeRiders participated in front- and backend programming.

What was the team composition?

The team consisted of professionals in design, frontend and backend programming, software architecture, marketing, testing, etc. The project was huge, so CodeRiders was just a part of the team.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The project was very complex and required lots of customization, and it turned out to be successful. We have a huge number of clients that use the services.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We handled the management of the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

CodeRiders’ team is trustworthy and serious about their work. They also have a lot of creativity.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Improvement is always possible. However, I was very happy with the project, so I don't have a specific area in which I need to recommend improvements.