Django Stars

A very responsive and easy to work with team with excellent communication on the project management side and a fully dedicated software engineering team who delivered the MVP on time and in full. We enjoyed the collaboration very much.

My experience with Django Stars has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we engaged their team, it was clear they are not just developers—they are true partners in innovation. They took the time to deeply understand our goals and delivered solutions that exceeded our expectations. Their technical expertise, seamless project management, and dedication to quality made the entire process smooth and efficient. Every milestone was met with precision, and their proactive communication kept us informed and confident throughout the journey. Thanks to Django Stars, we launched a cutting-edge platform and mobile apps ahead of schedule, setting our business up for success. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

Good quality development done by all individuals. The team was really engaged and worked along side our local development teams. Quick ramp up and very efficient.

Django Stars came highly recommended by a trusted business partner and their expertise in Python and Django was evident throughout our engagement. We needed a platform that could be modernized and adapted to our specific business model, and Django Stars delivered exactly that. Their deep engineering skills allowed us to refactor old code, upgrade from Django 1.2 to 1.5, and migrate databases from MySQL to Postgres, resulting in a more flexible platform for future development. The team at Django Stars was instrumental in helping us launch three different client websites within a short timeframe, an impressive achievement that highlights their ability to handle complex projects. While they primarily focused on development, their prior experience and technical knowledge ensured that we could navigate tricky situations, like handling international shipping, with ease. They provided great insights and helped us solve problems we hadn’t anticipated. We’ve maintained an ongoing development program with a dedicated team from Django Stars, and their commitment has allowed us to continually improve and enhance the platform. Their deep foundation in Python development has proven invaluable, and the fact that they focus exclusively on Python and Django means they bring a level of expertise and insight that’s hard to find.

We initially sought help with frontend development and slowly expanded our team with Django Stars’ support. They provided us with a very competent backend developer, and over time, helped us create a fully responsive web-based marketplace that also works on mobile devices. The product allows users to interact with properties on a Google map, communicate with property owners, register, send messages, and receive search alert emails. One of our investors had a previous positive experience with them and recommended their services to us. Our partnership started in October 2018, and we’ve continued to work with them since. Over the course of our engagement, we’ve noticed significant improvements in our sprint velocity, with story points increasing and the number of bugs decreasing after each release. The pace of our sprints has dramatically increased from the beginning, and we’ve been impressed with the stable, well-organized team they’ve provided. Their project manager acts as a Scrum master, providing a clear point of contact for our product owner. The team is fully engaged in delivering a high-quality product, and they approach the project as though they are part of our company, taking full responsibility for the solution. Their commitment to thinking through solutions independently is a standout quality.

We initially looked at several vendors in the region before selecting Django Stars based on the professional impression they made during our meetings. The project involved building a new analytics platform using a scrum methodology, incorporating backend, frontend, quality assurance, and project management. Despite a delay in our project start date, Django Stars swiftly put together a capable team, which allowed us to begin development quickly. The project was executed smoothly and according to plan, with the initial estimates being upheld and no major surprises along the way. The quality of the work was consistently high, though it did take some time for the developers to get fully accustomed to integrating our older systems into the new platform. However, this was to be expected when working with legacy systems. Thanks to their work, we’ve been able to streamline our processes and reach more clients.

Before officially starting the project, we completed a pilot sprint with Django Stars, which gave us a solid understanding of how they operate. They provided a comprehensive document outlining their tools, processes, and techniques, which helped set clear expectations. Throughout the project, the team supported us in translating ideas into mind maps and site maps, bringing the founder’s vision to life. Once the ideation phase was complete, they developed a prototype that we successfully presented to investors. Their strong online presence and impressive client testimonials initially caught our attention, and their business development manager clarified their agile approach, which was a major factor in choosing them as our partner. The quality of their work was a key contributor to our project being selected for an accelerator program, and we were even able to demo the product and win an award at a startup competition. Django Stars provided us with detailed reports at the end of each sprint, ensuring transparency on deliverables and potential improvements. Their process was seamless and closely aligned with agile best practices. They guided us in identifying key features, advising us on how to allocate time and resources effectively, which was invaluable during the early stages of the project. Overall, the collaboration was smooth, and our teams meshed very well.

I initially interviewed over 15 companies before choosing Django Stars as my development partner, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with their work. From the outset, they demonstrated deep expertise in Python and brought my idea to life with minimal code to start with. They handled every aspect of the project—from backend and database design to frontend development—with professionalism and efficiency. The team structure has been excellent; my primary point of contact is a project manager, but I also have direct access to QA specialists and backend developers, ensuring smooth communication throughout. Although Django Stars wasn’t my initial choice, I stayed in touch with them due to their responsiveness and thoughtful approach. After quickly outgrowing my initial vendor, I made the switch to Django Stars, and it’s been a great decision. They now serve as the lead vendor among my team of five, contributing 80% of the value and hours to the project. Their project manager has been invaluable, not just in managing priorities but also as a sounding board for new ideas. We communicate daily for at least an hour, and the owners of Django Stars have also been incredibly responsive. They’ve never made me feel like a small customer, despite not being their biggest client. After five trips to Ukraine, I’ve seen firsthand the great culture within their company, which mirrors the impression I got from their online presence. Their focus on Python and long-standing experience in the industry is apparent in how efficiently they work.

Django Stars did an exceptional job developing our new portal from scratch, despite the lack of proper documentation from our previous developer. The project was complex, but they managed to replicate all the original features while improving maintainability and security by transitioning to Django and Python. The team was highly organized and professional, with a project manager, frontend developers, a UI designer, backend developers, and an Android developer all working collaboratively. Communication was excellent throughout, with daily sprint reviews via Google Meet, and we had access to Jira to monitor progress and Slack for ongoing communication. Although the project took slightly longer due to unforeseen issues with our older software, Django Stars’ attention to detail and thorough testing ensured we were confident in the final product. The transition phase from the old portal to the new one is now underway, and they’ve equipped us with all the tools and knowledge to manage this effectively in-house.

Django Stars demonstrated exceptional capability in transforming our wireframes and business requirements into a fully functional web application. They developed a powerful PIM, a booking engine, and an advanced filter system as part of the MVP, all of which greatly enhanced the user experience. Their ability to integrate personalized offers and dynamic real-time pricing was key in making our platform stand out. The project was well managed, with a team of 7-8 experts from Django Stars working closely with our four project managers, maintaining strong collaboration throughout the project phases. Once the web application was completed, our customers immediately benefited from its advanced features, such as thousands of real-time prices and over 2,000 customer ratings, making the decision-making process easier and more engaging for our users. The collaboration between our project managers and the Django Stars team ensured that the developers not only focused on building projects but understood the product, allowing them to provide valuable insights and recommend the best technologies.

Django Stars was recommended to me, and I ultimately chose them for their size, flexibility, and partnership approach. Over the course of our collaboration, they exceeded my expectations, working closely with me to deliver not only a web app but also mobile applications that became market-leading solutions. Their development of the Diviac platform was instrumental in the success of the business, culminating in PADI acquiring the company and retaining Django Stars as a strategic partner. Despite the challenges, including the war in Ukraine, the team remained responsive and committed, maintaining close communication via Slack, Jira, and other tools. Their engineers displayed exceptional skill, and their ability to meet tight deadlines was invaluable in building the platform that helped Diviac become a global leader in the scuba diving travel industry.

Our experience working with Django Stars has been nothing short of excellent. After discovering them online, we were impressed with their experience in Django, attractive pricing, and clear methodologies. Following a successful trial period, we decided to move forward, and they have lived up to expectations ever since. Their work has not only met the technical requirements but has also generated positive feedback from both our market and customers. The team used a solid framework proposal and open-source tools to orchestrate various services, such as automated grading, which has added considerable value to the platform. Django Stars was diligent in maintaining clear communication, even with the three-hour time zone difference, and consistently respected deadlines and budget constraints.

Our partnership with Django Stars has spanned over ten years, and during this time, they have been instrumental in bringing our digital platform to life. Together, we have successfully launched multiple versions of our advisory platform, which has significantly increased user engagement and led to quicker mortgage processing and higher conversion rates. Their technical contributions, especially in implementing complex API integrations with large B2B partners, have been critical to our success. They’ve not only provided the technical backbone for our internal processes but have also consistently offered valuable insights and solutions. Django Stars’ flexibility and responsiveness stand out. They’ve adapted their project management approach over the years, always ensuring open communication and proactive issue resolution. Their ability to meet deadlines and respond swiftly to our evolving needs has strengthened our trust in their reliability. The team’s "can-do" attitude and problem-solving skills have made them an invaluable partner in our long-term development.

Reviews for Django Stars

As the founder and CEO of Diviac, I've been working with Djangostars for over 4 years now. They have always been very responsive and flexible when necessary. The company is a nice size, not too big to be impersonal, not too small that there's no institutional knowledge. I can highly recommend them.