Success Story
Industry
Entertainment, Online Platforms
Services
Managed Applications, Extended Workbench
XOTV, a dynamic content creation platform, collaborated with WellDev to elevate their user interface and overall usability.
WellDev's approach transformed the platform’s design, delivering a visually engaging and intuitive experience. We introduced new features that streamlined the content creation process and enhanced the user experience.
XOTV faced significant challenges that impacted their operational efficiency and user experience. With a backlog of over 600 stories requiring urgent attention, the team was under pressure to streamline their processes and deliver timely updates. They needed additional backend and frontend engineers to enhance the platform, ensuring it could meet the evolving needs of content creators.
Compounding these issues, their existing libraries and frameworks were outdated, which not only slowed development but also limited the implementation of new features. This situation needed a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the platform and boost overall performance.
Our Solutions
WellDev collaborated closely with XOTV to implement a range of effective solutions.
Decreased Backlog Load: A dedicated team of three expert developers applied our best practices to manage the backlog efficiently. When we started working with them they had 600 outstanding tasks, but we helped them reduce their backlog to a significant amount with our support. To do this, we established balanced workflows: 50% of our efforts were on backlog resolution, 20% on maintenance, and 30% on new features. This proactive approach reduced the backlog while expanding platform enhancements, improving UI/UX, and ensuring a cohesive rebranding with a new logo throughout the application.
Existing and New Feature Enhancements: We focused on enhancing existing features which included fixing broken features. We also introduced new features related to role permissions and video streamlining.
Quality Assurance: Our team emphasized test-driven development by writing test codes that ensured 100% test coverage. This rigorous approach strengthened the platform's reliability, giving XOTV confidence in the stability of their application.
Device Compatibility: We also addressed the TV application, implementing front-end bug fixes and adjustments to ensure compatibility across various devices. This comprehensive focus on usability contributed to an enhanced user experience for all of XOTV's offerings.
Their Challenges
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Success Factors
Over the span of seven months, we successfully resolved over 200 stories from their backlog, which included numerous bug fixes.
Key achievement includes:
Enhanced UI: We redesigned the user interface with accessibility features in mind, ensuring an improved customer experience. For example, we customized their video player with a more dynamic design.
New Features for System Admins: We introduced functionalities such as sysop users who can track new page views, total counts of visits, and user analytics through graphical representations.
Technology Upgrade: We configured the Vue.js framework for full or partial use on any page, performing a complete front-end overhaul by transitioning from jQuery to Vanilla JS for basic functionalities, and switching from the Foundation to the Bulma CSS framework. This modernization aims to establish a more future-proof and development-efficient environment for XOTV, facilitating easier feature enhancements and library updates.
Through our collaboration, XOTV has not only improved its platform's performance but has also empowered its creators with enhanced tools for content creation.
Technologies Used
DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker
Distributed System
Backend: Ruby on Rails
Frontend: Vue.js (partially used), Rails View
Services: Stripe, Fastmail, object storage services, live streaming services
Database: Mysql
Client Testimonial
"My positive experience working with the wonderful team at WellDev has enabled us to rapidly improve and implement features to strengthen our position as an innovative community-centric platform for all. Thanks to them, we are able to tackle larger and more complex problems allowing us to further expand our platform as the best place for online content creators!"
Franz Michael Ressel
Co-Founder | XOTV