Case Details

The objective of the project: To create a functional and easy-to-use mobile application that would allow users to interface with their digital fireplace.

Challenges:

Tight deadlines

• When looking for a company to entrust their project with, the client was most focused on results and speed. Develux was used to quick transitions and offered the best development timeline out of all the competitors. A quick start, modular development, and the professionalism of our software engineers ensured the client received fast and reliable results.

Lack of native customer equipment to test the software on

• The development had to be done according to a strict and particular set of requirements. The new developer got to work after interviewing the client and getting to know their needs and expectations. The goals set forth required an in-depth understanding of PHP. Here is the technology stack used by our specialist in tandem with PHP:

Android platform flaws, creating specific software roadblocks

• The Android platform has some limitations plaguing remote device users for quite some time now. A device that loses connection can not restore it unless the software is rebooted. The Develux team identified the problem, did everything possible to mitigate it, and informed the client of how and why it occurred.

Flexible task requirements

• A flexible development approach implied that throughout this task, Develux developers had to be ready for changes and tweaks as requested by the client. This came up several times throughout the development process. The task onboarding was changed almost entirely, and we had to backtrack and redo some of the user interfaces to fit the new functionality. While this was undoubtedly a challenge, it was nothing our specialists couldn't handle. After discussing the changes with the client, we managed to direct the project flow in their desired direction. The result speaks for itself.

Solutions

The tools used for this particular project are simple yet efficient. They perfectly match the client's needs, and a skillful developer can use every single one of their features to deliver quality results. The IOS platform demanded a different stack of technologies. We have also used Fidma for design purposes on both media. Every tool has a dedicated specialist who is familiar with its capabilities and can apply them to their fullest potential. Their skills, as well as efficient communication, made the result possible.

Technologies used

• Android Studio and its standard libraries

• Lottie and custom animation libraries to create stunning visuals for the fireplace

• Android StuDagger-Hilt, and Bluetooth scanning and data sharing libraries and its standard libraries

• Xcode for software development

• CocoaPods for library compatibility

Result

After several months, the Develux team created a visually pleasant and easy-to-use fireplace management application. We have kept in touch with the client throughout the development process, which allowed them to keep in the loop and make adjustments and corrections on the fly.
The main concerns of our client were speed and cost-efficiency. Utilizing a modular approach to development, we have identified several features that would make the app feel functional and complete and simultaneously keep the product under the budget. And the best thing is - additional features can be added at any time in the future should the client decide to reach out to our developers again!
Ultimately, our team and, more importantly, the client were more than satisfied with the work. With testing underway.

Business Value

The app we developed promises to become one of the cornerstone elements of the Kreafeuer fireplace project. It significantly improved the user experience and has much growth potential, which we'd be happy to fulfill in the future, working with Kreafeuer engineers again.