CI/CD & Web Dev for Residential & Commercial Maintenance Co

CI/CD & Web Dev for Residential & Commercial Maintenance Co

The Review

They responded to our needs proactively.

Muhammad Hussain - Sr Manager, Maintana Technical Services LLC

The Project

CI/CD & Web Dev for Residential & Commercial Maintenance Co

The Challenge

Manual Deployment Process: The company’s manual deployment process was labor-intensive, error-prone, and caused downtime affecting customer satisfaction.

Inconsistent Build Quality: Without automated testing, production issues surfaced frequently. Inconsistent build environments led to deployment failures.

Slow Release Cycle: Manual processes and lack of automation slowed down feature releases and bug fixes, impacting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

The Solution

Step 1: Assessment of Current Workflow Conducted a comprehensive assessment to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in development and deployment workflows.

Step 2: Setting Up CI/CD Pipeline

Selected Tools:

  • Version Control: GitHub
  • CI/CD Platform: Jenkins
  • Containerization: Docker
  • Cloud Provider: AWS

Pipeline Design:

Continuous Integration (CI):

  • Code pushed to GitHub triggers automated builds.
  • Automated tests ensure code quality with each build.
  • Builds are stored as Docker images for consistency.

Continuous Deployment (CD):

  • Successful builds automatically deploy to a staging environment.
  • Automated tests in staging verify functionality.
  • Production deployment follows upon passing tests in staging.

Step 3: Automating Testing

  • Unit Testing: Leveraged frameworks like Jest for JavaScript.
  • Integration Testing: Validated interactions between application components.
  • End-to-End Testing: Used Selenium for comprehensive user interaction simulations.

Step 4: Containerization with Docker

  • Ensured consistent deployment across various environments by containerizing applications.
  • Docker images were created for both the web application and the internal dashboard.

Step 5: Infrastructure as Code

  • Used Terraform to manage AWS infrastructure.
  • Automated provisioning of servers, databases, and networking components.

Step 6: Monitoring and Logging

  • Monitoring: Implemented AWS CloudWatch for real-time performance monitoring.
  • Logging: Centralized logs with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for troubleshooting and analysis.

Result & Feedback

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

  • Presentable Website
  • Back Services for Operations
  • Continuously Running Infra and Cloud Services

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management utilized DevOps practices, ensuring continuous integration and timely delivery of all items. They responded to our needs proactively. Using automation and monitoring tools to address issues swiftly and effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with hybytes?

  • Virtual Meeting
  • Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

  • Excellent DevOps and Amazon Sevices
  • Quick Responses from Senior Engineers
  • Cost-effective and flexible pricing offers

Ratings

5/5

  • Quality 5.0
    SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

  • Schedule 5.0
    ON-TIME / DEADLINES

  • Cost 5.0
    VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

  • Willing to Refer 5.0
    NPS

Home maintenance involves the regular upkeep and care of a residence to ensure its functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal. This includes tasks such as cleaning gutters, inspecting and repairing roofing, servicing HVAC systems, maintaining plumbing and electrical systems, and addressing any issues with structural integrity.

Industry: Facilities Services
Locations:  Dubai – UAE