Introduction
BBC News is a renowned international, English-language pay television channel, owned by BBC Global News Ltd. and operated by the BBC News division of the BBC. It serves millions of viewers worldwide.
Challenge
The mobile app's advertising packages, primarily written in Objective-C, needed a comprehensive rewrite. The primary challenge was to maintain uninterrupted 24/7 ad delivery during the upgrade process, crucial for avoiding financial losses given the app's global user base of millions.
Solution
We mitigated potential upgrade issues by increasing test coverage to ensure all potential gaps were addressed. Additionally, we modernized the Objective-C codebase to Swift and updated all third-party advertising packages within the mobile app.
Results
The mobile app now boasts a modernized codebase, broadened test coverage, and updated advertising packages, translating into enhanced functionality and user experience. Furthermore, we established effective collaboration with the UK team, leading to efficient app development and maintenance.