A high-performance cross-platform mobile application designed to revolutionise professional networking and business connectivity.
What we did
- Comprehensive audit and recovery of inherited source code.
- Advanced Flutter app development using the Flutter framework.
- Backend infrastructure optimisation and migration via AWS.
- Full-scale UI/UX refinements to improve user retention.
- Rigorous quality assurance and bug remediation.
- End-to-end deployment to Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
About the project
Konverge entered the market with a clear mission: to simplify the way professionals connect, share resources, and build meaningful business relationships. In an era where digital networking can often feel cluttered and impersonal, Konverge sought to provide a streamlined, intuitive interface that fosters genuine professional growth. The project was envisioned as a central hub for business leaders and entrepreneurs to discover opportunities and manage their professional circles with ease.
Tinderhouse was brought on board during a critical phase of the project lifecycle. The client had initially engaged an offshore team to build the platform, but the project had stalled, leaving Konverge with a functional but incomplete product that failed to meet the necessary quality standards for a public launch. Our task was to stabilise the existing environment, complete the feature set, and ensure the platform could scale alongside its growing user base.
By focusing on a robust minimum viable product strategy, we were able to help Konverge identify which legacy features were essential for launch and which required a complete overhaul. This strategic partnership allowed the brand to transition from a troubled development cycle into a successful, market-ready application that delivers on its original promise of seamless business connectivity.
The Challenge
The primary obstacle for Konverge was the "sunk cost" of a failing offshore development project. The previous agency had reached a technical ceiling, leaving the app with several critical pain points:
Unstable Source Code: The inherited codebase was fragmented, making it difficult to implement new features without breaking existing functionality.
Feature Incompletion: Several core networking tools and data-sharing features remained half-finished and non-functional.
Performance Bottlenecks: The app suffered from slow load times and frequent crashes, particularly during the user authentication and search processes.
Communication Breakdown: The client lacked visibility into the technical hurdles, leading to a loss of confidence in the original development timeline.
AWS Misconfiguration: The cloud infrastructure was inefficiently set up, leading to high latency and potential security vulnerabilities.
Our Solution
Codebase Recovery and Stabilisation
Our first priority was a deep-dive technical audit. Our team of mobile app developers meticulously reviewed the Flutter source code to identify technical debt and security loopholes. We didn't just patch the holes; we refactored core modules to ensure the app was built on a sustainable foundation. This recovery phase was vital to ensure that future updates could be deployed rapidly without the risk of regression.
Refined Hybrid Performance
Using Flutter allowed us to maintain a single codebase for both iOS and Android, but the original implementation was not taking full advantage of the framework's capabilities. We optimised the rendering engine and state management to ensure a fluid, native-like experience. This approach to Flutter app development ensured that Konverge users received a premium experience regardless of their chosen device, while keeping maintenance costs manageable for the client.
AWS Cloud Optimisation
The backend, powered by AWS, required a complete architectural review. We reconfigured the server environments to improve data retrieval speeds and implemented better scaling protocols. By optimising the link between the Flutter frontend and the AWS backend, we ensured that the app could handle high volumes of concurrent users during peak networking events without any degradation in performance.
Final Polish and Launch Strategy
Beyond the technical fixes, we worked closely with Konverge to refine the user interface. We smoothed out navigation paths and ensured the branding was consistent throughout the app. Following our MVP approach, we conducted exhaustive end-to-end testing to simulate real-world usage. This rigorous process ensured that when Konverge finally hit the app stores, it did so as a polished, professional tool that reflected the quality of the brand.
The Results
The collaboration between Konverge and Tinderhouse resulted in a total turnaround for the project. By shifting the focus to stability and user experience, we achieved the following:
Successful Market Launch: The app was successfully deployed to both major app stores, meeting all compliance and quality guidelines.
Zero-Bug Deployment: Following our intervention, the app launched with a stable, bug-free codebase, eliminating the frustrations of the previous version.
Enhanced Performance: User session lengths increased significantly due to the improved speed and intuitive navigation of the refined UI.
Scalable Infrastructure: The newly optimised AWS backend now provides a cost-effective and reliable foundation for future feature expansions.
Restored Confidence: Konverge regained control over their product roadmap, moving from a position of technical uncertainty to market readiness.
Technical Highlights
Framework: Flutter (Dart) for high-performance cross-platform delivery.
Cloud Infrastructure: AWS (Amazon Web Services) for scalable data hosting and processing.
State Management: Provider/Riverpod for robust and predictable app behaviour.
CI/CD: Automated deployment pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable updates.
Authentication: Secure OAuth integration for protected user networking.
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