Highground
Modernization of business app for iOS and Android platforms, a handy tool that helps managers to improve employee engagement in their teams and create the pitch-perfect corporate culture that would motivate. The project included migration of the database and iOS version and resulted in significant app renovation and user experience improvement – all with the help of our highly experienced dedicated team under staff augmentation cooperation model.
- Staff Augmentation
- 2020
- Industry: productivity
Initial Task
Description
The Client approached Touchlane in search of an experienced specialist to enforce the in-house development team and to modernize Highground business apps for iOS and Android platforms, aimed for employee engagement and building a solid corporate culture.
The task involved rebuilding the existing Cordova/Ionic apps for iOS and Android, moving them from Fabric to Firebase platform, migrating the iOS version from the deprecated UIWebView to WKWebView as well as fixing some bugs that affected the performance of both apps.
Technology stack
Challenges
Working with Complex and Outdated Codebase
All backend operations were to be realized in accordance with a complex codebase which required some time for onboarding and solid knowledge of its specific features.
Proper Handling of the Cross-Platform Issues
Since the project required the migration from one platform to another, it was needed to take into account all regulations and system peculiarities to make the apps function properly.
Working with Extra Layer of Setup and Building Scripts
The project involved dealing with an additional layer containing custom scripts and tools that were subjected to thorough examination and modification.
Workflow
Overall Result
The successful completion of the Highground project resulted in the following outcomes:
1. All migrational objectives were achieved to the full extent and the renovated apps were released on time. The new intuitive interface provided the opportunity to build enriched corporate profiles, stay up to date with the company’s news and recognitions as well as to create rewards to keep the team motivated.
2. All the initially existing bugs were detected and fixed as well. The overall stability and performance of both apps were increased compared to their initial versions.
3. Due to Touchlane vast expertise and excellent soft skills, we’ve set a solid long-term partnership with the client, becoming his leading tech vendor.
