Objective:
The primary task presented by the client was the development of a new feature related to banking analytics, potentially involving interest rates on deposits. This feature needed to be integrated into their existing platform, which was composed of various analytical tools including forms, tables, and charts.
Challenge:
The new feature had to be constructed using pre-existing components that required modification for reusability. The client's toolkit included React for a single-page application, Material-UI (MUI) for ready-made UI components, and Apollo GraphQL for efficient data fetching and state management. Additionally, the project’s proprietary library, encompassing various UI components and routing mechanisms, was also utilized.
Solution:
Developers engaged in thorough research of the project and its existing components. Regular consultations with managers and senior team members helped clarify tasks and improve understanding.
A two-week adaptation period was provided, although it was challenging to navigate.
The project was over two years old. The team working on this specific feature included a lead developer, a full-stack developer, and a manager responsible for ticket creation and business logic explanations.
Technologies:
We’ve used the latest technologies and libraries as:
- React: For building the single-page application, emphasizing that Next.js was not used since SEO was not a priority for this internal service.
- Material-UI (MUI): This UI library provided pre-built components, speeding up the development process.
- GraphQL & Apollo: GraphQL served as a flexible alternative to REST APIs, allowing the retrieval of only necessary data. Apollo was used as the GraphQL client, offering features like data caching to reduce the need for state managers like Redux.
- Project's Custom Library: Included UI components, providers for routing, sliders, themes, and more. The exact extent of its capabilities was broad and not fully explored during the project.
Results:
Despite initial challenges with task clarity and communication, we successfully integrated a new banking analytics feature into the client's existing platform. This was achieved through the collaborative effort of the development team, leveraging advanced technologies and thorough problem-solving strategies. The result was a robust, reusable component that enhanced the client's analytical capabilities, demonstrating our expertise in delivering complex fintech solutions.
