Case Study Task Management Solution
Client
Requirement
The client required a web application as well as a mobile app based on iOS, Android and BlackBerry to effectively manage the tasks for the entire organization. The Task Management Solution will automate the manual processes, perform the business more efficiently, help save time and improve workflows with consistent processes and quality standards. The client wished the Task Management Platform to effectively:
Streamline the business processes, workflow with familiar and easy to use tools.
Provide control information access and security.
Give authorized personnel visibility into all the appropriate workflow.
Co-ordinate and assign task to your team mates. Add notes, follow tasks, track progress and measure the results.
Create unlimited sub-tasks.
Track changes in real time - Get your tasks under control by tracking time spent and any changes made to a task, by whom and when.
Project
Challenges
Team faced the following challenges: •
The app to run smoothly on all the versions of BlackBerry from OS5 to OS 10.
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Implementation of Push Notification service for all the three platforms i.e iOS, Android and BlackBerry using PhoneGap.
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Maintaining cross-platform local database compatibility.
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Top-notch security.
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Maintaining the functionality of the web app right in the palm of your hand thereby making it easy to collaborate with team members anytime, anywhere.
Manpower Project Leader
1
Developers
2
Designers
1
Quality Assurance Testers
1
Technologies Used Operating System & Server Management
Development Tools & Environments Database
iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Multi-Server Architecture with Staging & Production Environment through Version Controlling releases, Server Optimization, Security & SSL Implementation, Alert Monitoring System Integration, Server Performance Tuning at regular intervals, Software Firewall Configuration & Maintenance PhoneGap Cordova, AJAX, Java Script, MVC 3.0, .Net Framework 4.0, ASP.Net, C# etc. OpenDatabase(Mobile), MSSQL Database Server (Web), DB Clustering, DB Optimization, Master Slave Replication, Query Optimization, Scheduler for Backups
Planning The following development approach was adopted to equip the site with numerous features and functionality mentioned below: • Synched tasks and list so that everyone is always on the same page. • Track all the changes to the task alongside any comments or attachments. • Catch up everything you have missed and see what everyone’s working on. • Everyone is notified about the updates to their subscribed tasks in real-time. • View all activities that are happening or just for tasks you are working on.
Development Highlights The task management solution is a web and mobile app that effectively manages tasks and helps the organization and individuals to organize their project tasks. With a simple to use interface, the users can begin scheduling, assigning and creating tasks within minutes. No lengthy user manuals, no learning curve and no training sessions are needed at all. The task management solution is designed to be easy to use so that individuals can focus more time on their work. The following features were incorporated while designing and developing the application:
Central starting point Overview of planned work Access to individuals Create and manage tasks/projects Add and assign tasks Share files Get the complete insight for your task Extend it as per your needs