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Whether you run a bank, a FinTech, a leasing company or a different financial institution, one thing is certain – you will need large-scale applications eventually. Even if there’s no such need currently, some of your solutions need to be scalable to meet the demand in the future. So, how do you develop large-scale applications effectively? What are the best practices? Read on to find out more!
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Tips and Strategies for Large-Scale Application Development in Finance
So, what principles should you follow when developing large-scale apps? Let’s look at our list of tips and effective strategies.
Use Container Technology
The first and most important principle of any large-scale application is pretty simple: it needs to be scalable. Such apps can (and will) be developed further by your team with new functions and increased data volumes. At the same time, their performance cannot drop due to these developments.
How do you achieve that? We recommend using the power of Kubernetes along with tools like Docker. The former enables you to deploy and manage multiple container groups without network overhead, making it great for large-scale web apps, while the latter accelerates the process of packing up your apps into containers. Together, they create a powerful framework for scalable development, enabling you to create large apps without the need to increase hardware capabilities.
You can learn more about both tools in our article on Kubernetes vs. Docker. What if you need support developing container-based large-scale applications? At Ailleron we offer you Kubernetes development services – we will help you build your app!
Work with the Right Programming Languages and Frameworks
Every coding language offers different frameworks and properties. In the end, this means that there are “good” and “bad” options for large-scale apps.
To ensure your applications are scalable, you should consider the following coding languages:
- Backend: Java, Python, Node.js
- Frontend: JavaScript
Naturally, there are other options available, and you still need to select the frameworks to work on. This is why, even if you have a team of developers, we highly recommend booking solution architecture consulting services and discussing your project with an external team of experts.
The same goes for your database architecture-it needs to be adjusted to scale. In the end, it means that a majority of work is done before you start the real development process, as you have to select the right tech stack to ensure its success.
Define whether the Application Will Need to Scale
Another common issue with large-scale development projects is that they often start as… small-scale applications, unfit for further development. The problem here is simple: you might be developing a new app that seems small scale right now, but after some time, and when it grows, it’s difficult to adjust it to increased traffic, data volumes, and so on.
This is why you need to closely analyze your app before developing it. Don’t think about it now; consider what can happen in a year, two years, five years, ten years. In the end, it won’t hurt to implement large-scale development best practices, but it might hurt if you don’t do that.
The Takeaway
Large-scale application development requires careful planning, starting with identifying that the application will grow into a large-scale project and ending with choosing the right solution architecture. If you feel that you need help with any step of this process, don’t hesitate to contact us at Ailleron – we will turn your project into a success!
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