Expediting Complex App Development with Punchcard Core

What is the agile software development process? 

We start by fundamentally trying to understand a client’s opportunities and challenges before working together cohesively to conceptualize, design, and build a user-centric experience that evolves and accelerates a client’s business operations. Our process includes:   

1. Discovery – By asking the right questions and developing a clear understanding of the true root of the problem we’re trying to solve, we can challenge assumptions and validate tangible solutions by collaborating with experts in your business and staying laser focused on the user.
2. Prototyping – Before building any piece of custom software or mobile app, it is generally best practice to prototype first, especially if you’re trying to validate assumptions. We utilize a variety of tools to help us design a rough model of what we’re going to build including business model canvas, wireframes, and more to uncover vital information that allows us to iterate and be successful with little-to-no rework.
3. Building and Testing – Once we’re satisfied with our prototypes, our team focuses on building human-centric software experiences in regular iterative development called sprints and validated by ongoing user acceptance testing to ensure the technology will grow and evolve alongside your business. Learn why we build in sprints here.
4. Launching – Using cloud application platforms, we seamlessly deploy your software experience into the hands of the end user.
5. Measuring – Once deployed, we continuously test, evaluate, and iterate to make the user experience better.

Custom software and web applications are all about the experience   

As custom software and web application developers, we strive to build reliable, intuitive experiences that enhance people, processes, and expertise. 

One of our most recent projects involved digitizing the curriculum for a US-based education provider to allow students to access and complete their studies completely online outside of the classroom. We were challenged with building a web app that could seamlessly integrate and convert existing printed curriculum into digitally accessible courses complete with units, lessons, and tests—all within an extremely tight 13-week timeframe. 

The web app would require distinct user permissions, unique functionality, and tailored access for 3 different user groups—students, educators, and administration staff—whilst maintaining cohesive branding and a consistent look & feel. Utilizing login security controls would also be vital to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information respective to each of the user groups. 

To address these interesting challenges, we leveraged our proprietary application framework known as Punchcard Core to help expedite timelines and deliver a robust minimum viable product (MVP) within our deadline. Powered by key technology platforms and tools, Punchcard Core allowed us to deliver the following: 

• Three distinct apps with unique functionality tailored for each respective user type (student, educator, and administrative staff)
• A singular component library utilizing shared styling to ensure components could be used across all 3 apps to maintain branding consistency and development efficiency
• A continuous integration and deployment pipeline that allowed us rapidly iterate and deliver automated app updates 

What were the benefits to our approach of using Punchcard Core?   

1. Simplified Code – By allowing us to create three distinct apps for each user role in the same time it would typically take development to create just one app, we eliminated the need for complex front-end logic—improving reliability, scalability, and ensuring the apps are somewhat ‘future-proof’—requiring minimal support to update and maintain over time
2. Automated Branding Deployment – By reusing shared styles, we were able to automatically deploy uniform branding and styling changes to all three apps at once—ensuring cohesive and consistent user experience
3. Reusable Components – By building components once and utilizing a shared component library, we were able to efficiently reuse components—reducing development time and effort and ensuring consistency across all three apps
4. Enhanced Scalability – By hosting all three apps on a single server, we were able to develop, iterate, and scale faster 
5. Future-Proofing – By building upon a strong foundation of quality code architecture, we ensured any future functionality will be much easier to implement such as offline capabilities

Use Punchcard Core to accelerate your app or software development 

By integrating industry best practices with cutting-edge tools and technology, we’ve revolutionized the way custom software and web apps are built with Punchcard Core. 

Punchcard Core simplifies development, accelerates timelines, and ensures a seamless user experience across platforms. Whether you’re looking to develop a mobile or comprehensive software, our unique approach guarantees longevity, sustainability, and scalability—laying the groundwork for future updates and growth.  

Interested in learning how Punchcard Core can accelerate your app or product development? Reach out below, we’d love to get started!