Campus Guard Pro

The development process began with meticulous planning and comprehensive requirements gathering. The development team assigned to the project was relatively small, which necessitated a highly efficient and collaborative approach to meet the project’s demands. Additionally, the timelines for the project were quite strict, requiring meticulous planning and effective time management to ensure all deliverables were completed on schedule.

During the design and discovery phases, no business analyst was involved. As a result, the project’s requirements were discussed between the client’s representative, who held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and our product lead. This collaboration aimed to ensure that the project’s objectives were clearly understood and adequately defined, despite the absence of a dedicated business analyst. To visually conceptualize the project, wireframes and mockups were developed using Figma, creating detailed and interactive prototypes that facilitated better communication of design ideas and user experiences among stakeholders and team members.

Development adhered to the Agile methodology, utilizing bi-weekly sprints to maintain flexibility and responsiveness to changes. Git was employed for version control to manage code changes effectively. Our rigorous testing phase encompassed unit, integration, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing to ensure the software met all requirements and functioned seamlessly.

Deployment was streamlined through CI/CD pipelines, which automated the process and ensured that code was first deployed to staging environments for thorough testing before being released to production. Maintenance and support were ongoing efforts, involving continuous performance monitoring, user feedback collection, and regular updates and feature enhancements to keep the software current and efficient.

The tech stack was robust and thoughtfully selected. For the front end, we used React Native, leveraging its component-based architecture to create reusable UI components, and React Navigation for seamless navigation. The backend was built with Node.js and Express, providing a scalable and efficient server environment. Data management was handled through a RESTful API, with PostgreSQL chosen as the database for its reliability and ability to handle complex queries, ensuring data integrity and security.

Firebase Authentication was utilized for authentication, offering secure and flexible authentication methods and user role management. Redux was employed for state management, ensuring a consistent data flow and efficient handling of asynchronous actions. AWS S3 was used to store user-uploaded media files, providing high availability and scalability.

Real-time communication features, such as incident alerts and live chat support, were implemented using Socket.IO. Advanced analytics and reporting capabilities were achieved through integration with Tableau or Power BI, allowing for detailed insights and data visualization.

JetRuby’s work principle is centered around alleviating the routine headaches associated with product development. This principle is effectively implemented by our dedicated team of software testers. They play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and functionality of the product by rigorously testing and identifying any issues before the product reaches the client. Their efforts ensure that the development team can focus on creating innovative solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability throughout the development process.

Testing was a critical component of our process, with Jest used for unit testing and Detox for end-to-end testing. CircleCI facilitated continuous integration and deployment, automating the testing, building, and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reduce the risk of errors.

Overall, our development process was thorough and methodical, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, reliable, and user-friendly product.