MooseSync was born from the need to reliably synchronize data between Shopify stores and external systems. Built between 2018-2021, this project showcased the power of Elixir for handling complex data operations.
Technical Stack
- Backend: Elixir for its excellent concurrency handling
- Database: Amazon RDS for reliable data storage
- Infrastructure: AWS for scalable cloud hosting
Key Features
Data Synchronization
- Real-time data updates between systems
- Conflict resolution mechanisms
- Data validation and error handling
Infrastructure Management
- Automated deployment pipelines
- High availability setup
- Performance monitoring and optimization
Development Approach
The project started with a small team establishing best practices:
- Code quality guidelines
- Testing frameworks
- Deployment procedures
When the initial team transitioned, I took over the development:
- Completed key features
- Maintained system stability
- Optimized performance
Lessons Learned
- Elixir's strengths: Its concurrency model proved perfect for data sync operations
- Team transitions: Clear documentation and processes are crucial
- AWS optimization: Careful resource management is key to cost control