ListenTool: Continuous Feedback System
Refactored and componentized an Angular 1.3 codebase to Angular 1.5.8, preparing ListenTool for Angular 2.0 migration and enhancing its continuous feedback features.
Project Overview
Outdated Angular codebase hindering future upgrades and causing stability issues, along with cross-browser compatibility challenges.
Strategically refactored and componentized the application, updating dependencies and resolving compatibility issues to prepare for a major framework upgrade.
ListenTool continued to fulfill its purpose of creating a safe place for learning conversations and fostering continuous development within teams.
As Lead Frontend Developer for ListenTool, a continuous supportive/constructive feedback system, I spearheaded the refactoring and componentization of the Angular 1.3 codebase to Angular 1.5.8 using Angular.components. This strategic initiative prepared the application for a future migration to Angular 2.0 (now Angular). My role also involved updating numerous third-party vendor libraries to achieve desired functionalities and diligently fixing cross-browser issues, particularly for IE11. This work significantly improved the system's stability, maintainability, and user experience, fostering a safe place for learning conversations and continuous development among teams.
Technical Details
Duration
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year)
Team Size
N/A
My Role
Lead Frontend Developer
Refactored and componentized Angular 1.3 code into Angular 1.5.8 (Angular.components) to prepare for Angular 2.0 migration.
Updated numerous third-party vendor libraries to achieve desired functionality.
Successfully resolved cross-browser compatibility issues, especially for IE11.
Managing a complex refactoring project for a legacy Angular.js application.
Ensuring smooth transitions and compatibility when updating multiple third-party libraries.
Tackling persistent cross-browser compatibility challenges, particularly for older browsers.