Transform Struggling Applications into High-Performing Solutions
Application Takeover
When Your Application Needs a Fresh Start
Is your application struggling with performance issues, architectural problems, or user experience challenges? At Visuality, we specialize in taking over existing applications and transforming them into high-performing, scalable solutions that drive business growth.
Sometimes you need to replace an underperforming team. Sometimes you need expertise that your current team lacks. Always, you need results.
The Challenge We Solve
Technical
- Fix poorly performing applicaitons
- Build new features
- Rebuild testing pipeline
- Upgrade outdated solutions
Business
- Have a single, transparent partner
- Select people you are the most comfortable with
- Have detailed time tracking for every team member
- Plan costs in advance
Our Proven Takeover Process
Comprehensive Application Audit
Our consultants (12+ years experience) and master-level veterans (20+ years) perform a thorough analysis:
- Code Quality Assessment: Identify technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and architectural issues
- Performance Analysis: Database optimization opportunities, bottleneck identification
- Test Coverage Evaluation: Current testing state and improvement recommendations
- Architecture Documentation: Using C4 model for clear understanding and future planning
- Business Impact Report: How technical issues affect your business goals
Strategic Improvement Planning
Based on audit findings, we create a prioritized roadmap:
- Quick Wins: Immediate improvements for maximum business impact
- Performance Optimization: Database tuning, query optimization, caching strategies
- Architecture Modernization: Service layer improvements, domain-driven design implementation
- Test Suite Enhancement: Faster, more reliable testing for confident deployments
- User Experience Improvements: Front-end modernization with Hotwire/Turbo
Systematic Implementation
Our experienced team executes improvements with minimal business disruption:
- Incremental Refactoring: Gradual improvements without system downtime
- Performance Monitoring: Real-time tracking of improvements
- Feature Development: Adding new capabilities during modernization
- Team Knowledge Transfer: Ensuring your team understands the improved system
Our Ruby on Rails Full-Stack Approach
Backend Excellence
- Ruby on Rails: Mature, stable backend architecture following Rails conventions
- Service Layer Design: Clean, testable business logic using our proven service object patterns
- Database Optimization: PostgreSQL/MySQL performance tuning and query optimization
- API Design: RESTful and GraphQL APIs built for scalability
Modern Frontend Solutions
- Hotwire/Turbo: Reactive, fast user interfaces without SPA complexity
- Progressive Enhancement: Better user experience with minimal JavaScript
- Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach ensuring great experience across devices
Mobile Integration
- Hotwire Native: Unified web and mobile app experience using single codebase
- Cross-Platform Efficiency: iOS and Android apps without separate development teams
- Instant Updates: Deploy changes immediately without app store delays
Why Teams Choose Visuality for Takeovers
Proven Track Record
- 150+ Applications successfully refactored and improved
- Years of specialized Rails development experience
- Quality Focus: We achieve one goal - quality. Not money, nor size or fame but the best quality.
Experienced Team
- Mid Developers: 4+ years experience with strong Rails foundations
- Senior Engineers: 7+ years experience (unique standard vs. industry 3-4 years)
- Consultants: 12+ years specialized experience for complex architectural decisions
- Master-Level Veterans: 20+ years web development expertise for the most challenging problems
- Seamless Integration: We become part of your team, not external contractors
Comprehensive Expertise
- Technical Excellence: Deep Rails ecosystem knowledge and modern best practices
- Business Understanding: Solutions aligned with your business goals and growth plans
- Domain Experience: Successfully worked across HR-tech, sports-tech, fin-tech, and more
Flexible Engagement Models
- Complete Takeover: We handle the entire application improvement process
- Collaborative Approach: Work alongside your existing team
- Knowledge Transfer: Ensure your team can maintain and extend improvements
- Ongoing Support: Long-term partnership for continued growth
Getting Started
Initial Consultation (Free)
Engagement Options
- Application Assessment: High-level review of your current challenges
- Improvement Opportunities: Identification of quick wins and long-term benefits
- Timeline Estimation: Realistic project planning and milestone setting
- Team Introduction: Meet the engineers who will transform your application
- Full Takeover: Complete responsibility for application improvement
- Hybrid Model: Collaboration with your existing team
- Consulting + Implementation: Strategic guidance with hands-on development
- Emergency Response: Rapid intervention for critical performance or security issues
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need to transform an existing application, strengthen your team, get expert consulting, or build a complete product, we have the experience and expertise to help you succeed.
Contact us today to discuss your project and learn how our Ruby on Rails full-stack approach can accelerate your success.