Situation: The department's development processes were lacking modern practices. There was no Continuous Integration (CI), automated testing, or structured code review process. Additionally, the front-end was based on the outdated Java GWT framework, hindering the adoption of newer technologies and best practices.
Task: Improve the overall development processes, including introducing CI, automated testing, and structured code reviews, and migrate the front-end from Java GWT to a more modern framework to enhance performance and maintainability.
Action:
Conducted an in-depth analysis to select React as the new front-end framework. Developed new libraries and standard solutions to facilitate the migration to React. Organized and led comprehensive training sessions for the team on the new technologies and processes. Implemented a structured code review process to ensure high-quality code across both front-end and back-end development. Established CI practices to streamline the integration of code changes. Introduced automated testing to improve code reliability and catch issues early in the development cycle. Result:
Successfully migrated the front-end from Java GWT to React, leading to improved performance, scalability, and maintainability. Enhanced team productivity and code quality through regular code reviews and CI practices. Built internal capabilities, reducing dependency on external contractors. Improved overall efficiency and reliability of the development process through the introduction of automation and standardized practices. Technologies and Tools:
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java Libraries/Frameworks: React.js, Redux Version Control: Git, SVN Project Management: Github, Jira, Confluence