endorsedOngoing

MVP Code Audit and Backend Rebuild for Software Consulting Firm

Services Covered:

Website Development • Legacy Application Modernization

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

55 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 January 2022

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

South Africa

Project Summary

LLC Darly Solutions supports a software consulting firm's MVP by auditing and improving an existing Node.js/Express codebase and rebuilding backend functionality to improve code quality and scalability. The vendor provided a code audit, implemented refactors and began rebuilding functionality in a separate codebase while continuing to use the existing MySQL database. Communication is agile with weekly updates, timesheets, and Slack as the primary channel, and the client reports dramatic improvements in code quality.

Key Challenges

Improve code quality to allow for scale.
Move backlog to additional developers to free up internal resources.
Address technical debt from corners cut in the initial MVP.

Project Deliverables

Code audit with refactoring recommendations
Refactoring and implementation of suggested changes
Rebuilding backend functionality in a separate codebase
Migration of code to a new repository for the new platform
Weekly specification deliverables and timesheets

Project Solution

Darly Solutions performed a code audit of the client's JavaScript stack (Node.js, Express, EJS, jQuery) and provided immediate recommendations for refactoring. They implemented some suggested changes, began rebuilding existing backend functionality in a separate area of the codebase while continuing to use the client's MySQL database, and migrated working code into a new repository intended to become the new platform. The engagement follows an agile approach with weekly meetings, specification updates, and weekly timesheets sent by the vendor. Front-end framework selection (likely Angular or Vue) is under consideration for the next phase.

Project Outcome

Dramatic improvement in the quality of code compared to the original codebase.
Ongoing backend rebuild with no measurable user data yet.
Positive project management with weekly reports and Slack communication.

Platforms

Web
API/Integration Platform

Tech Stack

Node.js
Express.js
jQuery
MySQL
Angular
Vue.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“By collaborating with LLC Darly Solutions, there is a significant improvement in the project's quality of codes compared to their original codebase. They lead efficient project management and keep the client updated with their reports. They're a flexible team that delivers promising results.”
Anonymous
Head of Tech
Date: 09/11/2022