Overview
Our client, a prominent IT company, required ongoing support and modernization for their gaming application, which was offered in both online and self-hosted versions. The challenge was to unify the architecture while still allowing flexibility for enterprise clients with unique needs. Additionally, the application had to support multiple languages and seamlessly integrate with different customer environments.
Challenge
The client faced several hurdles:
- Fragmented Application Architecture: Different versions of the application had unique modules, causing maintenance inefficiencies and hindering scalability.
- Enterprise Customization: Specific versions of the application needed to be tailored to solve unique business problems for various enterprise clients.
- Localization: The application had to be translated into 12+ languages, including Arabic with its right-to-left layout.
- Self-Hosted Solutions: For enterprise clients opting for self-hosted solutions, deployment on their servers had to be handled seamlessly and efficiently.
- Database Migration: The gaming application needed to be migrated from standard databases to enterprise-grade solutions for better performance and scalability.
- Technology Stack Updates: The existing backend, based on the Yii framework, required updates, and the creation of custom modules to better align with client needs.
- Custom Frontend Flexibility: Some clients needed an API for developing their own frontend while using the core backend system.
Solution
Our team worked closely with the client to address each of these challenges through a structured modernization approach:
- Unified Application Architecture: We redesigned the architecture to unify the core modules used across both the online and self-hosted versions. This not only simplified ongoing support but also reduced development time for future updates.
- Custom Solutions for Enterprise Clients: We delivered specific versions of the application tailored to the individual needs of enterprise clients. Whether for internal business problems or specialized gaming scenarios, our custom solutions aligned with each client's requirements.
- Localization and Language Support: The application was translated into 12+ languages, including Arabic. For the Arabic version, special attention was paid to ensuring correct right-to-left functionality in both the UI and gameplay elements, delivering a smooth experience for users across different regions.
- Turnkey Self-Hosted Solutions: We handled turnkey deployments of the self-hosted version of the application on the customer’s server capacities. This included full setup, configuration, and optimization to ensure smooth operation on their infrastructure.
- Seamless Database Migration: We facilitated a seamless migration of the application’s databases from standard setups to enterprise solutions. This upgrade improved the reliability and performance of the gaming application, especially for clients with larger datasets and higher transaction volumes.
- Backend Modernization and Custom Modules: The backend, built on the Yii framework, was modernized to support the unified architecture. We also created custom modules that allowed clients to extend the functionality of the application based on their specific needs, enhancing flexibility.
- API Implementation for Custom Frontends: We developed an API that enabled enterprise customers to build their own custom frontend while leveraging the core functionalities of our gaming application. This gave clients the freedom to create unique user experiences without losing the benefits of the robust backend.
Results
- Unified Development Pipeline: By consolidating the application architecture, the client experienced a significant reduction in development and support efforts, leading to faster updates and a more streamlined workflow.
- Enhanced Client Satisfaction: Custom versions tailored to specific enterprise needs led to improved client satisfaction, as the application could now be adapted to solve unique problems efficiently.
- Global Reach: With the application translated into 12+ languages, including Arabic, the gaming platform reached a broader international audience, significantly boosting its user base.
- Improved Deployment and Support: Our turnkey deployment solution for self-hosted application gives very simple logic and set of actions of installation process on their own infrastructure for different enterprise clients.
- Higher Performance: Migrating the application to enterprise-grade databases resulted in faster performance and better scalability, critical for clients with growing user bases.
- Greater Flexibility: The new API allowed clients to build custom frontends, leading to greater flexibility in how they presented their gaming experience to users.
Technologies Used
- Backend: Yii framework (modernized)
- Database: Migration to enterprise solutions
- Localization: Translation into 12+ languages, including Arabic (right-to-left support)
- Self-hosting: Turnkey deployment on client servers
- API: Custom API for frontend development
This project highlights our expertise in application modernization, localization, and delivering customized, scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of enterprise clients. Our ongoing support ensures the gaming platform remains future-proof and continues to meet the demands of a growing global audience.
