EnhancingPatio'sChatAppforCollegeStudents
Our team members, Kirsty and Helena, were brought on as full-time hires to join the backend and React Native teams respectively, focusing on building new features, enhancing performance, and improving the push notification system.
Scope of work
Full-stack Development
Industry
Social
Engagement
18 Months
Stack
PostgreSQL, Node.js, GraphQL, Firebase, React Native
What we did
What we did
Project Overview
Patio, a promising startup in the social media technology space, approached us to enhance their chat application designed specifically for college students. The platform needed significant improvements to meet growing user demands and scale effectively.
Our team members, Kirsty and Helena, were brought on as full-time hires to join the backend and React Native teams respectively, focusing on building new features, enhancing performance, and improving the push notification system.
Key challenges
Key challenges
Overcoming Obstacles in Real-Time Communication
Performance Issues
The application was experiencing significant lag during peak usage times, affecting user experience and retention rates.
Unreliable Notifications
Push notifications were inconsistent across devices, causing users to miss important messages and updates.
Scaling Concerns
With rapid user growth, the existing architecture struggled to scale efficiently to accommodate increasing demand.
How we worked
How we worked
Our Approach
Backend Enhancements
Kirsty joined the backend team to address performance bottlenecks and implement new features to improve the chat application’s speed and reliability.
- Optimized database queries to reduce latency
- Implemented a new mass messaging feature for promotional campaigns
- Enhanced the push notification system to ensure timely delivery
- Developed a GDPR/CCPA compliance strategy for user data
React Native Improvements
Helena worked on the React Native team to enhance the chat application’s user interface and experience, focusing on performance and scalability.
- Rebuilt the push notification system to improve reliability
- Optimized React Native components for smoother UI interactions
Collaborative Development Process
Our team worked closely with Patio's existing fully remote developers across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe, following agile methodologies to ensure the smooth integration of new features and improvements.
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