endorsedOngoing

VB.NET Platform Bug Fixing and Migration to React Native

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Legacy Application Modernization • Mobile Application Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Duration

95 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 September 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

TempTribe

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Softermii stabilized and improved a VB.NET web platform for TempTribe by resolving legacy bugs, rewriting code in VB.NET and Node.js, and preparing a migration to JavaScript and React Native. The vendor integrated with the in-house team via an Asana ticketing workflow, improved website speed and performance, and provided dedicated project management and responsive support. The ongoing migration aims to produce a best-in-class product for the hospitality staffing platform.

Key Challenges

Platform contained many bugs left by previous developers.
Required rewrites of Visual Basic .NET and Node.js code.
Goal to stabilize the platform ahead of a full migration.

Project Deliverables

Bug fixes and code rewrites in VB.NET and Node.js
Migration to JavaScript and React Native
Prioritized Asana ticket backlog resolution
Consolidated database queries to improve loading times

Project Solution

Softermii triaged an Asana backlog of bugs and new features, implemented fixes and code rewrites in the existing VB.NET and Node.js codebase, and prepared and began a migration of the platform to JavaScript and React Native. They worked as an integrated extension of the in-house team with a dedicated project manager and supplied one VB.NET developer, one QA tester, and one JavaScript specialist for the engagement.

Project Outcome

Loading time decreased by a factor of ten.
Significant improvement in team productivity and daily operations.
Ongoing platform migration expected to produce a best-in-class product.
Dedicated project management and high responsiveness from the vendor improved collaboration.

Platforms

Tech Stack

.NET
React Native
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Website speed and performance have increased significantly thanks to Softermii’s efforts. They integrated seamlessly with an in-house team and provided attentive customer service, even outside normal hours. The imminent platform migration should serve to create an industry-leading product.”
Duncan Mitchell
Managing Director
Date: 02/11/2019