Development and modernization of the Parcel Navigator App for DPD Germany
For several years, we have been supporting DPD Germany – the German subsidiary of GEOPOST – in various software architecture contexts. Since 2020, we have been working intensively on the further development of the Parcel Navigator App for iOS and Google Android platforms – the result was awarded the
German App Award in 2024. Users can find the app in the usual app stores.
Further development and optimization of the DPD Parcel Navigator App
The aim of the project was to improve the quality of the application and to further develop it accordingly. The following aspects were taken into account:
- Stabilization and continuous improvement of software quality to enhance the user experience.
- Refactoring of the architecture to ensure maintainability and adaptability – especially with regard to the further development of Apple and Google platforms.
- Optimization of the development and release processes for the apps.
Since this was not a new development, the biggest challenge was to take over the existing code base, which had grown over time and was extensive. In addition, a coordinated approach was needed to optimally combine the requirements for modernization, refactoring and the development of new functions.
An excellent product as a result of the collaboration
A stable and robust architecture was created as the basis for the new and further development of the DPD App, enabling the implementation of new functions and platform-specific concepts. This led to:
- a reduction of more than 95% in app errors and crashes
- a smaller app size, which, among other things, contributes to a better UX (user experience)
- shorter release cycles for further development
- less dependency on third-party providers, resulting in more stability and lower license costs
- new, innovative features for users, and thus an improved UX
All these aspects contributed to the finished product winning the German App Award 2024 and, according to the survey, being one of the most popular mobile applications in Germany.
Success through close cooperation with the DPD product team
With a team of four – consisting of software engineers, architects and project managers – we supervised the project by Accso. In doing so, we worked closely with the project managers and the DPD QA-team. The joint development is based on a process model similar to Scrum. Among other things, this shortened release cycles and accelerated the achievement of results.
As a digital partner, we also advise DPD on other software architecture issues in projects that go beyond app development. We support the conceptual design of solution architectures for the modernization of DPD's core systems and advise the development teams of data-intensive applications.
We are very pleased about this long-term and cooperative partnership and are proud of the jointly developed results, which have been positively received by users and contribute to the success of DPD Germany.
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