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Enhancement and Upgradation of Mobile Application Streamlined Pharmacy Operations

About The Client

is an advanced purchasing solution provider dedicated to helping pharmacy professionals manage orders from multiple vendors and inventories through a single interface since 2002. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, they have helped 5,000 clients nationwide enhance operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and save 2 to 5% on goods annually.

  • Industry: Technology
  • Headquartered: Florida, USA
  • Platforms: Android and iOS
  • Team Size: 1 developer
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The Challenge

The client had a mobile application that relied on two unverified packages. The authors' support for these packages had ended, posing a threat to the solution's maintainability and stability.

The iOS store announced the requirement of the minimum specific SDK version for the builds but the latest stable version of Flutter SDK was not compatible with these libraries.

The unverified packages created obstacles when upgrading the Flutter and iOS SDKs to their latest versions, which risked the removal of the mobile application from the iOS store.

 

Our Solution

Programmers.io addressed the client's challenges with an apt solution in just 2 months.

The Solution

Roadmap Creation

The Programmers.io team reviewed the code thoroughly to identify dependencies on unverified packages and provided a rough estimate for their replacement, ensuring a clear roadmap for implementation.

The Solution

Data Layer Refactoring

They refactored the data layer using the Dart language and replaced Flutter's recommended routes navigation library with an old blocker library to upgrade them in the future without relying on third-party dependencies.

The Solution

Dependency Upgradation

The team updated all the project dependencies and SDKs to their latest stable versions for ensuring compatibility with Android and iOS app store requirements and improving the overall application reliability.

The Solution

Codebase Remodification

The Programmers.io team optimized the application codebase with maintainable and reusable code blocks to enhance app performance, decrease build size, and reduce technical debt for future upgrades.

The Solution

CI/CD Pipeline Integration

They implemented GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate build testing and sharing processes, ensuring a faster application development lifecycle and improved efficiency of the mobile application.

The Solution

QA and Testing

The team conducted comprehensive testing and debugging to ensure a stable build, which was successfully released to iOS stores. They also initiated unit and UI tests for long-term application reliability.

Technologies Used

Our software architects and engineers are experts in using the latest technologies.

  • Flutter SDK
    Flutter SDK
  • Riverpod
    Riverpod
  • Android Studio
    Android Studio
  • Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
    Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
  • Xcode
    Xcode
  • Gitlab
    Gitlab
 

Business Impact

Our solution added value with surprising results because we were able to deliver a high-quality product on time.

Impact 1

66.24% Build Size Reduction

Impact 2

81.8% Crash Rate Reduction

Here’s how we did it

  • Ensured upgrading or downgrading to any Flutter version

    by refactoring the data layer using Dart.

  • Enhanced app performance

    by optimizing the codebase with maintainable, reusable code blocks.

  • Optimized build run, testing, and sharing time

    by integrating CI/CD pipelines.

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