Reviving Legacy Software: Enhancing Drug Addiction Treatment Management with Modern Technology

Overview

Our client was in the process of reviving and updating a legacy software solution designed for healthcare professionals to manage drug addiction treatment programs. The software streamlines the entire de-addiction and rehabilitation journey from medication management, administration, finance, and invoicing. It also includes extensive reporting features. The software is not only a great tool to manage the rehabilitation program it is also a robust aid for behavioural and counselling offices.

Use Case/Challenges

Our client was rebuilding a legacy product for end-to-end management of drug addiction treatment programs. Unfortunately, their main developer passed away before the project could be completed, leaving the development mid-way with several loose ends. After many months of trying to complete the application development inhouse, the client approached Aascent InfoSolutions to take charge of developing and deploying a complete application.

However, the process was quite tricky and complicated owing to lack of documentation and several bugs.

Challenges

Discrepancy Between Live Version and Source Code

Upon acquisition, the live version of the software was 1.5 years behind the source code, creating significant challenges in understanding and integrating updates. The original developer had passed away, leaving no documentation or means to trace the gaps between the versions.

Discontinued Support

Many of the controls and components used in the application were outdated, with support having been discontinued. This posed a problem as the software frequently crashed, affecting its reliability and functionality.

Legacy Technology

The application relied on outdated technologies and components that were no longer supported or compatible with modern systems. Finding replacements for these controls and integrating them without causing regression was a significant challenge.

Our Solution

Code and Version Reconciliation

Our team undertook a detailed analysis to reconcile the discrepancies between the live version and the source code. This involved extensive debugging and reverse engineering to understand the functionality and ensure that the live system accurately reflected the intended features.

Component Replacement and Integration

Given the discontinued support for the original controls, we identified suitable alternatives or developed custom solutions to replace outdated components. This required a careful approach to ensure that new controls seamlessly integrated with the existing system without compromising functionality.

Comprehensive Debugging

We had undertaken a rigorous debugging process to resolve issues related to software crashes and performance problems. This process spanned 8-9 months and involved extensive testing to ensure that all functionality was restored and improved.

Functionality Restoration Beyond development

Our primary focus was on making the software fully functional. This involved addressing and fixing all critical issues to ensure that the application met the needs of healthcare professionals managing addiction treatment, including compliance and regulatory norms.

Technology Stack

Frontend Technologies: JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Backend Technologies: ASP.NET Core
Entity Framework: Database, SQL Server
Development Tools: Visual Studio, Git
Testing and Debugging: Unit Testing Frameworks, Custom Debugging Tools
Component Replacement: Modern UI Controls

Engagement Benefits

Revival of Legacy SoftwareThe software was revived successfully, with all the major issues resolved and the application became stable and reliable, meeting the day-to-day needs of the professionals using it.
Improved Performance:The performance and reliability of the software greatly improved as a result of replacing outdated controls and components. This reduced the frequency of crashes and also enhanced user experience.
Successful Launch:After extensive testing and debugging, the software was relaunched as a fully functional tool for addiction treatment programs, empowering healthcare professionals to manage medication, administration, finance, billing, and reporting.

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“Aascent InfoSolutions came at a crucial point in our software’s journey. They took reins of an incomplete project with old technology, lack of documentation and several unresolved bugs. However, their team executed the project with great dedication and expertise, reconciling discrepancies between the live and the source code, and restoring our legacy software.”

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