Making WordPress Work for Modern Apps: A Global Tech Firm's Success with Decoupled Architecture
Get an inside look at how enterprises can leverage WordPress's flexibility to power cross-platform applications.
Our Speaker
Aslam Multani
CTO & Co-founder
Aslam is the Co-Founder and CTO of Multidots Inc and loves solving complex problems through out-of-the-box approaches. Aslam has more than a decade of experience working with enterprise customers and providing WordPress based solutions. With a team of more than 100 developers, Aslam has experience working with large development teams.
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Watch Aslam Multani share a real-world case study of building an enterprise mobile app powered by WordPress. He explains how decoupled WordPress architecture helped solve complex requirements for a major tech consulting firm's mindfulness app. This session offers practical insights into using WordPress beyond traditional websites for enterprise-grade applications.
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Key Insights From The Session: From Traditional to Decoupled WordPress Architecture
Learn how the architecture, solutions, and technical decisions powered a global tech firm's mindfulness app.
Traditional vs. Decoupled WordPress Architecture
See how decoupled WordPress separates the content management from the frontend, enabling modern app development while keeping WP robust backend capabilities.
Enterprise Requirements We Solved
The global consulting firm needed course management, mobile apps, progress tracking, and third-party integrations - all working seamlessly across platforms.
AWS-Powered Solution
The complete technical architecture showing how we integrated WordPress CMS, LearnDash, AWS Backend Services, and API Gateway to create a scalable mindfulness app.
Real Performance Impact of Decoupled Architecture
How separating the frontend improved the app's speed and scalability, with concrete examples from the mindfulness app's performance metrics.
Future-Ready Technology Stack
Our combination of WordPress admin, Ionic + AngularJS for mobile, and AWS services created an enterprise-grade foundation that supports millions of users.
Security and Scalability Benefits
The decoupled architecture provided better security through AWS API Gateway and enabled independent scaling of the frontend and backend components.
Behind the Scenes: FAQs on Multidots' Sneaker News Solution
How did Multidots handle syncing comments and ratings across different systems?
Multidots created a new workflow where the central repository pushes data, including comments and ratings, to all connected systems. This ensures consistency across platforms while allowing for system-specific rules.
What technology did Multidots use for the central repository?
Multidots used a lean, object-based PHP script without any framework to minimize overhead on API responses and processing. This approach ensured fast performance for the central repository.
How does the solution handle custom publishing rules for different platforms?
The system incorporates custom rules, allowing specific content (like Jordan-related updates) to be directed to certain apps or websites while excluding others. This flexible approach ensures targeted content distribution.
How does the centralized system benefit the editorial team beyond time savings?
The system provides a simple, one-screen interface for data entry, automates collection of additional data points from third-party sources, and allows for quick, site-wide updates from a single location, significantly simplifying the editorial workflow.
What challenges did Multidots face in implementing this solution?
Key challenges included managing a large dataset, ensuring communication with multiple systems beyond WordPress, automating data updates, and implementing custom rules for different content types and platforms.
What impact did this solution have on Sneaker News' website performance?
The solution maintains high performance while serving over 10 million page views monthly across multiple WordPress setups. The lean architecture ensures that data updates and content delivery happen quickly across all platforms.