Akka Distributed System Debugging and Fix
Services Covered:

Industry
Business Consulting & Services
Duration
1 month
Budget
Less than 10K
Start Date
1 May 2014
Team Size
1-5 Employees
Engagement Model
Onshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
72/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
VirtusLab diagnosed and fixed a difficult, infrequent bug in an Akka-based distributed system. They completed the work in a couple of weeks, running extended tests to ensure the issue would not recur, and the client reported high satisfaction with their methodical approach and communication.
Key Challenges
- Resolve a rare, hard-to-reproduce bug in an Akka-based distributed system with security and encryption features
- Provide a reliable, tested fix and run extended tests to prevent recurrence
- Deliver the solution quickly while the client lacked time and resources
Project Deliverables
- Diagnosis and fix of the rare, hard-to-reproduce bug
- Extended tests and long-running test runs to guarantee the issue would not recur
Project Solution
The client described the problem and VirtusLab spent approximately two weeks to find, diagnose, and fix a rare bug in an Akka-based distributed system. They prepared and ran extended tests to ensure the problem would not reoccur. The engagement was handled by the CEO for account management and a developer who executed the technical work.
Project Outcome
- The vendor diagnosed and fixed the rare bug within a couple of weeks
- The client reported high satisfaction with the quality of the fix and the vendor's communication
Platforms
Web
Tech Stack
Scala
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“VirtusLab’s capable staff solved the problem quickly and efficiently. Communicating well, their approach was methodical and highly professional.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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