NIRD partners with our clients to develop web applications that solve real world problems.
Our team of developers are trained to get at the core business needs and key features that will drive your business forward. Whether you're starting out with a great idea or looking for an additional team member to maintain your site, we have you covered.
NIRD leverages the Rails framework and open source Ruby libraries to build custom web applications that are easy to maintain and update, at a fraction of the cost associated with traditional custom web development projects.
Our developers work in flexible pairs, so that there's always someone on call who knows your application inside and out. We also practice test-driven development, ensuring that your code is more durable and easier to maintain over time. We'll be there for v.0.5 and v.5.0, and we want to make sure you are, too. We're also happy to consult on transitioning a legacy codebase or improving your test coverage on a project. So what are you waiting for? Talk to us today.
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Design
A well-designed application is both attractive and intuitive to use, but a lot of work goes into creating that seamless experience. NIRD's team will work with you to identify your project's key features and recommend the technical architecture that will best meet your needs. Each project is unique, and while we frequently rely on open-source technologies, we want to make sure that the design decisions we make now will suit you well down the road. Depending on the project requirements, we may work with a designer to conceptualize the app's look and feel, or move directly to building a prototype using an opensource framework like bootstrap.
Development
NIRD specializes in Ruby-on-Rails development, but we also work with a variety of other technologies, including AngularJs and Chef. Our team practices agile and test-driven development, with a strong focus on making sure the app we're building meets your business needs. During this phase, we'll meet regularly to demo new app features for you and get feedback as the project progresses. We may also work closely with internal developers on your team if the product we're building will rely on existing code.
Deployment
NIRD manages the deployment process for you so that your first live launch goes smoothly--and so does every deployment that follows. We offer managed hosting that includes best-in-class maintenance and service for the life of your application. NIRD also has extensive experience meeting the security requirements of HIPAA, SOX, Part 11, and PCI compliance. If you choose to host your application elsewhere, NIRD will work with your hosting provider or internal team to make sure the deployment process runs smoothly.
Maintenance
Technologies change quickly, so making sure that your app stays up to date is crucial. NIRD monitors the latest security threats, applies patches and bug fixes, and will upgrade your application as new versions of Ruby and Rails are released. Relying on older versions increases your vulnerability to bugs and security flaws, and is not recommended. Upgrading regularly reduces the risk of vulnerabilities from bugs and security flaws and prevents the need for having to make major and costly changes to the codebase. Seamlessly managing upgrades also allows us to take advantage of the latest technologies when adding new features to your app.
Support
No one likes calling customer support at 1am when their site goes down. NIRD offers best-in-class support as part of our managed hosting, so if something does go wrong, there's one point of contact, and a team standing by who knows your application from top-to-bottom and can quickly resolve any issues. If you need to rapidly scale you application to deal with increased traffic, or just update the contact info on your home page, we've got your back.
