Codexia Technologies

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Director of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Turn ideas into reality with a Singaporean twist

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Codexia Technologies to accomplish?

• App development

SOLUTION

How did you find Codexia Technologies?

Fiverr

Why did you select Codexia Technologies over others?

Understanding the requirements

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

To develop a skills marketplace app for iOS and Android platforms using Ionic. Key Deliverables: 

• User account management 
• Post management 
• Search and view posts 
• User interaction 
• Monetisation 
• Admin panel

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with Codexia Technologies evolve?
Codexia Technologies understood the brief and handled all requirements and requests. There were a few misunderstandings during the course of the project but they were quick to jump in to resolve all issues.
In what ways can they improve?
They can improve communication and clarify on unclear requests.
What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?
Try to be concise and set clear goals so that both parties can track progress better.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on (3/15/2024)
Director, Freelance MarketplaceInformation technology

Singapore

1-10 Employees

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

Less than $10,000

Verified
Project summary
Codexia Technologies developed a skills marketplace Android and iOS app for a freelance platform. This included creating an admin panel and implementing features for user account management and post search.
Feedback summary
Codexia Technologies failed to deliver the tasks within the predefined deadlines. They maintained inadequate communication and switched from the agreed-upon tech stack, Ionic, to Flutter without informing the client. Nevertheless, they went above and beyond to meet the client's requirements.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director of an information technology company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Turn ideas into reality with a Singaporean twist
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Codexia Technologies to accomplish?
App development
SOLUTION
How did you find Codexia Technologies?
Fiverr
Why did you select Codexia Technologies over others?

Understanding the requirements

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
To develop a skills marketplace app for iOS and Android platforms using Ionic. Key Deliverables:
1. User account management
2. Post management
3. Search and view posts
4. User interaction
5. Monetisation
6. Admin panel
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project was delayed and had multiple iterations due to misunderstandings. But the app was completed successfully in the end.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They didn't strictly adhere to the proposed timeline and when asked if they could complete in time (supposedly by end Nov 2023), I was told to give "a buffer of +-10 days." The app was only completed in February 2024. Although communication was lacking – I wasn't told about the change from using Ionic (what I wanted) to Flutter until I saw the source files near app completion. They tried their best to fix the issues I found during the app's development.
What was your primary form of communication with Codexia Technologies?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They try their best to achieve what you want.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Codexia Technologies could have done differently?
Work on communicating and don't assume. Many of our iterations could have been avoided if they checked/confirmed with me whether they understood correctly. Be more sensitive towards branding, design and UX. Developing an app (or anything digital) is not only about the code but also how it is presented.
Many of the app development issues are due to design: text too small or overlapping, wrong colour/font used, caps and no caps, lack of consistency, etc. Follow the design mockup unless there are coding constraints – check with the client on how to fix and propose a solution instead of doing what you please, which may not be what the client wants.
STAR RATINGS
Overall rating: 3
There's room for improvement.
Quality: 3
Communication can be better. Didn't deliver the Ionic framework that I wanted.
Cost: 3
Cost is ok but I won't say it's value for money.
Schedule: 1
The app was supposed to complete by Nov 2023 but was delayed till Feb 2024.
Willing to refer: 3
Good for simple apps but maybe out of their expertise for custom apps.