Case Study
How A Startup Improved It's Scalability And User Satisfaction
New App With Modern Design
Client Overview
Ignition Program is a dynamic recruitment startup specializing in matching tech talent with growing startups. With a team of 35 employees and expanding, Ignition Program supports hundreds of paying customers with a web app that facilitates every step of the recruitment journey.
The Challenge
Ignition Program’s original web app was built with the first version of AngularJS by a less experienced development team. This resulted in a highly complex, outdated codebase that was difficult to maintain, scale, or expand with new features. The lack of automated testing meant that updates often introduced regressions, impacting reliability and user experience.
Key Issues
- Obsolete tech stack (AngularJS) that limited performance and scalability
- Complex codebase with limited testing, leading to frequent regressions
- Difficulty in hiring skilled developers due to the outdated technology
Our Process
1. Evaluation and Strategy
To establish a plan, we first investigated the app’s core requirements:
- Conducted user interviews and added monitoring tools to identify the most-used features and prioritize development.
- Selected a modern tech stack to create a clean, scalable codebase that would be attractive to potential developer hires.
2. Execution and Development
Armed with a clear strategy, we started the rebuild:
- Chosen Tech Stack: Opted for Vue.js and Nuxt to create a streamlined, maintainable, and scalable framework.
- Testing Implementation: Integrated end-to-end testing with Cypress and automated it using CircleCI to improve app reliability and prevent regressions.
- User Monitoring: Added real-time monitoring tools to track user behavior and gain feedback on the app’s usability and performance.
The Results
The transformation brought immediate benefits in terms of both user satisfaction and technical capabilities
- Users reported a more enjoyable experience thanks to the simplified, modern design.
- 4/5 Star User Satisfaction
- The adoption of Vue.js and Nuxt attracted new talent, with one developer joining the team shortly after the rebuild.
- Improved Developer Appeal
- The new architecture, combined with automated testing and monitoring, provided a robust foundation for future scaling and development.
- Enhanced Reliability and Scalability