I&T Solution

Reference No.

S-0262

Solution Name

Mobile application development

Solution Description

Gianthouse is specialized in providing customized mobile development service using hybrid development framework, namely React Native. The mobile app developed using hybrid framework is operable on both iOS and Android, that are the most commonly used operating systems of mobile device. This reduces the development cost of mobile apps significantly as only one app that can fit into two operating systems is developed, instead of developing two native apps separating for iOS and Android. 

In a product development cycle, we first collect and discuss the requirements with users, and then design the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) for the application. Afterwards, we start to implement the software and run sprint cycles to build and test the app. Once the development is completed, the project will be launched and move to maintenance phase. 

In addition, Gianthouse adopts a mixture of waterfall and agile approach as development methodology. Agile approach is used in software development to promote velocity and adaptability, since the benefits of such approach is that adjustments can be made along the product development cycle rather than following a strict waterfall path. One of the aims of an agile approach is to reduce the development costs and shorten the prototyping process.

Application Areas

Broadcasting
City Management
Climate and Weather
Commerce and Industry
Development
Education
Employment and Labour
Environment
Finance
Food
Health
Housing
Infrastructure
Law and Security
Population
Recreation and Culture
Social Welfare
Transport

Technologies Used

Mobile Technologies
Robotic Process Automation

Use Case

Given the popularity of mobile device, mobile applications can be applied to different areas according to the user need. One of Gianthouse’s project, called Praise-HK, is a smart city mobile application that we collaborate with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for providing real-time and forecast air quality and health risk information in Hong Kong at street-level.

The app allows admin user to collect information, such as daily route, preferences and health information from users. The information collected will be analyzed by admin user in the backend. With the use of hybrid development framework, the development cost and time required are reduced significantly. Development cost is lowered by half, since only one mobile app is developed instead of two. Along the development process, prototypes are released more frequently, and the result is lowering time-to-market of the app.

Company / Organisation Name

Gianthouse Limited

Email Address

benjamin@gianthouse.io

Telephone Number

98305435

Website

https://gianthouse.io

Address

602, 6/F, Hing Tai Commercial Building, 114 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

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