Transition from Ruby on Rails to Elixir

Transition from Ruby on Rails to Elixir

A project moving from Ruby on Rails to Elixir for improved performance, developed by IT House in collaboration with Betty Blocks.

Transition from Ruby on Rails to ElixirTransition from Ruby on Rails to Elixir
Client
Betty Blocks
Year
2019
Services
Custom development
Platform
Ruby on Rails

Project Overview

Betty Blocks, a Dutch software-as-a-service provider based in Alkmaar, Netherlands, offers a leading no-code and low-code application development platform that empowers both non-technical and technical users to create mobile and web applications rapidly. The platform aims to democratise software development, enabling faster and more scalable solutions. As the company grew, it recognised the need to enhance the performance of its application and chose to transition from Ruby on Rails to Elixir.

Transition from Ruby on Rails to Elixir

Execution

IT House collaborated with the Betty Blocks team to execute the transition from Ruby on Rails to Elixir, a move aimed at improving the speed and efficiency of the application. The IT House team provided substantial support throughout the project, ensuring a seamless migration process.

Working closely with Chris Obdam, CEO of Betty Blocks, and his team, IT House undertook the following tasks:

  • Codebase Transition: Efficiently migrated the existing Ruby on Rails codebase to Elixir, focusing on enhancing the app’s performance and scalability.
  • Performance Optimisation: Leveraged Elixir’s concurrency and fault-tolerance features to ensure the application could handle increased loads and perform more efficiently.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Maintained continuous communication with Betty Blocks, ensuring all project requirements and deadlines were met. The IT House team’s responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile were critical to the project's success.

Project Results

The transition to Elixir significantly enhanced the performance of the Betty Blocks platform, allowing it to handle more concurrent users and process tasks more efficiently. The improved performance and scalability have contributed to a better user experience and positioned Betty Blocks to continue growing and innovating in the no-code/low-code market.

Betty Blocks has continued to thrive, offering a powerful platform that enables rapid application development with minimal coding. The successful collaboration with IT House demonstrates the effectiveness of leveraging advanced technologies like Elixir to optimise software performance and meet growing demands.