Core Code Refactoring and Blockchain/IPFS Optimization
Services Covered:

Industry
Software Development
Duration
4 months
Budget
10K - 49K
Start Date
1 April 2022
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
80/100
Strong
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Client
AKDEV
Project Summary
A software development company engaged Pynest to refactor critical parts of their codebase and optimize functionality, including interactions with blockchain and IPFS. Over a multi-month engagement a single middle Python developer improved code readability and scalability and achieved significant performance gains; the client reported roughly a 3x improvement in execution speed and timely deliveries.
Key Challenges
- Need support for core code refactoring
- Optimize functionality and performance, particularly interactions with blockchain and IPFS
Project Deliverables
- Refactored core code
- Optimized interactions with blockchain and IPFS
- Updated and migrated old Docker images
- Conducted testing and performance comparisons
Project Solution
Pynest provided a middle Python developer who refactored critical parts of the codebase. For each area they brainstormed ideas, provided estimates, implemented changes, and tested performance. Work included optimizing interactions with blockchain and IPFS, updating legacy Docker images, and validating improvements through testing and speed comparisons.
Project Outcome
- Code became more readable and scalable
- Approximately 3 times improvement in execution speed
- Deadlines were usually met ahead of time
Platforms
Blockchain
Web3
Tech Stack
Python
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Due to Pynest's team's experience and knowledge in coding, the client witnessed a 3X increase in execution speed. Also, the code became very readable, transparent, and scalable. Their daily meetings allowed straightforward communication, and the team usually met deadlines ahead of time.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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