Performance update of dynamicTOOLS

Software must be continuously developed

For our dynamicTOOLS, an extensive code update has been implemented. In customer communication, it is often not very easy to explain important fundamentals for improving the source code. This is not about the recurring security updates. Rather, it is about the fact that many areas of a software solution benefit from different code components that are constantly being developed.

The fundamentals for optimal further development of software systems, our performance update

Our dynamicTOOLS are fundamentally based on PHP and Laravel. In addition, various code components affect essential program components in both the frontend and the backend. To keep our solution up-to-date, automated and manual review processes are conducted daily and weekly. These ensure that the compatibility of the implementations of individual programmers remains guaranteed. And this is not trivial work. Only when these processes give the "green light" are data deployed into the live environment of the applications. This form of daily work or bi-weekly sprints primarily serves the further development of the system. Additionally, services for identified bugs or the closure of potential security gaps are included.

Why then a master performance update?

Not included in these routines is the upgrade of essential "building blocks" such as PHP or Laravel, as well as program parts that can, for example, generate automated Excel spreadsheets. This is mainly because these upgrades can lead to significant compatibility problems and cannot simply be deployed into the live environment. We are talking about many weeks of development time, mainly spent on thoroughly testing the system and only deploying it after extensive (automated and manual) tests.

What does the update bring us?

It primarily brings us performance. The pages load significantly faster, the page builds and database queries are smoother. The end customer especially recognizes that it is much more fun to work with the application, which also leads to significant time advantages. However, it also often brings a more structured and better update capability, as all software components are also being further developed, which in turn improves not only performance but also the maintainability of the application.

Conclusion

Software also becomes outdated. And we ensure that it is up-to-date and remains one of the best solutions of its kind on the market.