Modernization and Redevelopment with SvelteKit
At Red Sky, I supported the introduction of SvelteKit. The project originally started as a migration of the existing application. However, as the work progressed, new business requirements and a strategic realignment led to the development of an entirely new application.
The new software was implemented completely using SvelteKit – covering both frontend and backend functionality. My role involved technical consulting as well as conceptual and architectural implementation. The work was carried out almost entirely through pair programming, following the principles of Extreme Programming (XP) – in close collaboration with the CTO. I supported the team in getting started with SvelteKit and helped translate business concepts into a modular and maintainable codebase.
A particular focus was placed on a reactive user experience: user interactions needed to feel immediate, with data loading seamlessly and responsive interfaces. To improve real-time communication, a Server-Sent Events (SSE) system was integrated – a somewhat unfamiliar challenge within the SvelteKit ecosystem, but one that was successfully solved with the right approach.
The application was launched shortly after the project ended. Internal feedback was consistently positive – especially regarding the clear code structure and readability, which made further development by the team significantly easier.