Cross-Platform Mobile Application Rebuild for Enhanced Community Engagement and Scalability

Education

Media

Technology

Identified Challenges in Legacy Application Infrastructure and Platform Expansion

The client’s existing platform, initially developed as an iOS-only app on a legacy React Native codebase with outdated dependencies, limits scalability and cross-platform reach. Inherited from previous development efforts with minimal collaboration, the app has accumulated significant technical debt, complicating maintenance and updates. The organization aims to expand its reach by launching on Android and modernizing user experience, but faces challenges in updating the legacy codebase, managing parallel development efforts, and ensuring consistent performance across devices.

About the Client

A mid-sized educational organization seeking to connect learners with industry experts through live sessions and community features, aiming to expand its digital presence and improve platform scalability.

Key Goals for Modernizing and Expanding the Educational Platform

Rebuild the platform from scratch using modern, scalable technologies to ensure cross-platform compatibility on both iOS and Android.
Reduce technical debt by refactoring and modernizing the codebase, ensuring maintainability and future scalability.
Implement core features such as live session hosting, internal chat systems for community building, and direct communication channels for hosts and learners.
Enhance user experience through a modernized, responsive UI with consistent behavior across devices.
Maintain support for existing features during the transition to ensure continuous user engagement.
Achieve platform stability, scalability, and performance to support a growing user base and increased engagement.

Core Functionalities and Features for the Modernized Educational Platform

Cross-platform app rebuilt for both iOS and Android using modern development frameworks.
Internal chat system enabling real-time communication among hosts and learners.
Live session management and streaming capabilities.
User authentication and profile management.
Event scheduling and notifications.
Content browsing and search functionality.
Support for continuous updates and bug fixes with parallel support for existing app until full migration.

Preferred Technologies and Architectural Approaches

Modern cross-platform development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter, or similar).

Responsive design principles to ensure UI consistency across device types.

Use of updated dependencies and libraries to reduce technical debt.

External System Integrations Needed

Analytics and user engagement tracking systems.
Internal chat servers or real-time messaging platforms.
Authentication and identity management systems.
Push notification services.

Key Performance, Security, and Scalability Criteria

Application performance optimized for quick load times and smooth interactions across devices.
High availability with minimal downtime, supporting growth in user base.
Scalable architecture capable of handling increased concurrent sessions and chat messages.
Strong security standards for data privacy and user authentication.
Responsiveness and consistent UX across diverse device screen sizes.

Projected Business Benefits and Success Metrics

The modernization and cross-platform rebuild are expected to significantly expand platform reach, enabling access on both iOS and Android devices. This expansion aims to increase the user base by approximately 50-70%, enhance user engagement through new community features, and ensure platform stability and scalability to accommodate future growth. The project will reduce maintenance complexity and technical debt, resulting in more efficient updates and feature rollouts.