Crypthusiast

Problem and Solution Summary

The client experienced challenges initiating the user acquisition process and executing an effective marketing campaign to launch a social network from scratch. Additionally, designing a system that allows users to forecast price dynamics and track the accuracy of their predictions required extensive development efforts. Integrating various tools for cryptocurrency exchange, data sources and news analysis from diverse sources further added to the complexity.
Computools' tech team worked closely with the client for social networks software development that addressed these challenges. Our experts successfully created an engaging network with tools that attracted active user participation. They also developed a signal system, enabling users to receive reliable market forecasts and monetise their predictions. A comprehensive set of tools was designed to assist users while providing functionality for companies to leverage the system.

About the Client

The client, Crypthusiast, is a company focusing on providing a platform for cryptocurrency exchange with elements of social networking. They sought to create a platform where users can exchange over 150 cryptocurrencies quickly and engage in discussions about the subject. They aimed to attract a global community of crypto-enthusiasts. With a dedicated CEO, CTO, product owner, subject matter expert and marketing team, Crypthusiast aimed to establish a thriving social network for cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide.

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Story in depth

Communication channels were established to ensure effective collaboration and coordination between the development team and the client. Regular meetings, updates and feedback sessions were conducted to address any project-related discussions or concerns.

Project Description

The social networks software development involved the creation of a concept focused on user analysis, specialised UX and system design. The core system was developed, incorporating key features for providing users with reliable information. Additional tools were enhanced to support cryptocurrency work, and a module for business users was developed.

Digital Platform & Technology

Java Spring

Used for backend development, Java Spring is a popular framework that provides a robust and scalable environment for building enterprise-grade applications.

React

Employed for front-end development. React is a JavaScript library for creating interactive and dynamic user interfaces. It allows for efficient rendering and component reusability.

TypeScript

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static typing capabilities, enhancing code maintainability and catching errors during development.

PostgreSQL

As a powerful and open-source relational database management system, PostgreSQL was utilised for efficient data storage, retrieval, and management within the application.

Kubernetes

Kubernetes is a container orchestration platform that simplifies the deployment, scaling and management of containerised applications, ensuring high availability and scalability.

Docker

Docker is a containerisation technology that packages the application and its dependencies into lightweight, portable containers, enabling consistent deployment across different environments.

Communication Framework

A robust communication framework was established between Computools' tech team and the client team, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange throughout the project. Regular meetings, progress updates and clear channels of communication were maintained.
By utilising Slack, team members were able to engage in real-time conversations, share project updates and collaborate on specific topics or channels. It promoted quick decision-making, reduced email clutter and fostered a more dynamic and interactive communication environment. On the other hand, Jira helped structure project tasks, assign responsibilities and visualise project progress through customisable boards, allowing both the Computools and client teams to have a clear overview of the project status and maintain transparency.

Jira

Slack

Skype

Team

Computools screened the pool of engineers to complement the client's team and accelerate Crypthusiast development.

Solution Architect

Oleg Svet

Oleg began to code in middle school, obtained an MBA degree in Computer Science, worked on commercial IT projects in 2011 and worked as mobile developer, start-up, enterprise and full-stack developer. He joined Computools in 2013 as a co-founder and, firstly, CTO, then CDO. IHe’s interested in airsoft, cybernetics, fantasy and MMO computer games.

Business Analyst

Nikita Abelmasov

Nikita started working on commercial IT projects in 2009, focusing on web development, then switched to management and BA in 2015. He has extensive experience in requirements gathering, start-ups and ongoing business solutions consulting, development preparations and organising business processes for a wide range of mixed teams. He’s passionate about urban exploration, new technologies, photography and sci-fi universes.

UI/UX Designer

Maria Bogatyreva

Maria is an accomplished UI/UX designer from Ukraine skilled in numerous design tools, such as Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe After Effects CC, Sketch, InVision and Figma. She’s proficient in a broad range of design work, including website and application design, redesigns, motion graphics and print layouts.

Project Manager

Artem Karpukhin

Artem commenced his career in management and sales of web/software development projects more than nine years ago. He gained experience in areas including management, project management, Agile management, scrum and sales. He is keenly interested in video game development, among other areas.

Technical Lead

Evgeny Mokhnachev

Evgeny is experienced in web software development, covering both backend and front-end aspects. He holds roles as an Architect of Information Systems, Java Engineer and Web Developer. Evgeny demonstrates proficiency in English and Russian and working proficiency in Polish.

Java Engineers

Roman Tsykalo

Roman is experienced in all stages of the development cycle for complex web projects. He’s interested in computer games, reading and playing football.

Java Engineers

Svitlana Kikvadze

A Java developer skilled in the implementation of backend components for web applications, Svitlana is committed to improving her skills in known technologies and eager to learn new ones. She’s experienced in Java 8+, Spring Framework, REST API, SQL, NoSQL, JPA, Hibernate, Apache Kafka, AWS S3, GraphQL, JUnit, Git, Docker, OOP, Design Patterns and web languages like HTML, CSS, JS. She’s fluent in Ukrainian and proficient in English.

Front-end Engineers

Oleh Denisenko

Oleh is a versatile Front-end/React Native Developer at Computools, with experience spanning both front-end and backend development. Primarily, Oleh's tasks have revolved around server-side applications, involving database designing, request optimisation, and API design using Restify.js and Express.js. He also has valuable front-end experience, utilising technologies such as React, Redux, and SASS. Currently, he is focusing on honing his skills in React Native.

Front-end Engineers

Viacheslav Baklanov

Viacheslav is an adept Front-end Engineer known for crafting intuitive and responsive user interfaces. Viacheslav consistently delivers high-quality, user-friendly applications by utilising modern front-end technologies and practices.

DevOps Engineer

Oleh Maloshtan

A dedicated DevOps Engineer at Computools, Oleh specialises in creating streamlined and scalable infrastructures. He is proficient in managing the intersection of development and operations. Oleh has working knowledge of English and Polish which allows him to collaborate in diverse teams, continuously working towards improving these skills.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Glib Kovalenko

Glib has over three years’ experience as a manual QA. Glib has demonstrated proficiency in testing websites, mobile and desktop applications. He deeply understands client-server applications and excels at writing and maintaining relevant documentation. His dedication to ensuring product quality and standards sets him apart.

1. Computools team 2. Client Team

Solution Architect

Oleg Svet

Business Analyst

Nikita Abelmasov

UI/UX Designer

Maria Bogatyreva

Project Manager

Artem Karpukhin

Technical Lead

Evgeny Mokhnachev

Java Engineers

Roman Tsykalo

Java Engineers

Svitlana Kikvadze

Front-end Engineers

Oleh Denisenko

Front-end Engineers

Viacheslav Baklanov

DevOps Engineer

Oleh Maloshtan

Quality Assurance Engineer

Glib Kovalenko

Product Owner

Subject Matter Expert

Marketing Team

Story of a Team Decision Backstage Communication Flow

Story of a Team Decision

The team consisted of specialists carefully chosen based on their specific expertise to tackle the challenges of the case. A strong team that had the experience of working together.

Backstage

The efficiency of the Computools team is contingent on an established development flow and seamless communication between in-house engineers and client-side specialists. A routine of regular planning sessions and review meetings promotes successful cooperation among the distributed team members.

Sprint Retrospective

The Sprint Retrospective is a dedicated meeting held at the end of each sprint where the team reflects on the recently completed work. The purpose is to identify what went well, what could be improved, and any challenges or obstacles faced during the sprint. The team discusses these points openly and collaboratively to learn from their experiences and make adjustments for future sprints.

Planning Session

The Planning Session is a meeting that takes place at the beginning of each sprint. The team, including the product owner, identify and prioritise the user stories and tasks to be completed during the upcoming sprint. They estimate the effort required for each item and determine how many can be realistically achieved within the sprint's time frame. This step helps set clear objectives and expectations for the team and ensures alignment with the project goals.

Sprint Demo

The Sprint Demo, also known as the Sprint Review, showcases the completed work at the end of the sprint. The team present the features, functionalities or improvements they have implemented during the sprint to the stakeholders, including the client or product owner. It allows the stakeholders to provide feedback, ask questions and evaluate progress.

Communication Flow

The Computools engineers collaborated seamlessly to ensure the timely implementation of the updated mobile application. Email, Slack, and Skype facilitated daily communication among team members.

Production Release

Once the platform was thoroughly tested, it was released into production, making it available to users. Ongoing support and maintenance are provided to ensure optimal performance and address any issues that may arise.