About the Client:
Established by an Act of the State Legislature on March 15, 1738/39, Morris County was separated from Hunterdon County, which was one of the largest counties in the state at the time. Covering an area of 477.8 square miles, Morris County comprises 39 municipalities. These municipalities range in size from Victory Gardens Borough, with a population of 1,314, to Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, which has nearly 48,500 residents. In total, the county is home to over 421,000 residents.
Background:
Morris County sought to provide its citizens and stakeholders with transparent and detailed insights into county statistics, spending, and yearly statements. The initial approach relied on basic MS-Access reports, which faced several challenges:
- Scalability issues due to an increasing number of records.
- Lack of user-friendly features.
- Inefficient data presentation and accessibility.
Challenges:
The main challenge was transitioning from the existing MS-Access reports to a more scalable and user-friendly solution that could handle a large volume of data and present it effectively.
Approach:
Right Angle Solutions Inc. (RAS) deployed a dedicated team comprising one Business Analyst, two developers, and one Solution Architect. The approach was structured as follows:
Requirement Gathering and Planning: An overlying architecture diagram was created based on the client’s requirements documented in an Excel sheet.
Solution Design: The solution was divided into two main components: the front end and the back end.
Front End: Developed using Angular, integrated with DevExpress BI dashboards to enhance user interaction and visualization.
Back End: Utilized a .NET Core system for robust performance and scalability.
Database Integration:
- Identified essential attributes from the existing database required for the dashboard.
- Constructed efficient database queries and incorporated them into the back end.
Performance Optimization:
To improve loading times, data from the existing application was loaded into flat dashboard tables using stored procedures. This approach significantly reduced the dashboard’s loading time.
Development and Testing:
- The team meticulously joined all components, ensuring seamless data flow from the back end to the front end.
- Basic unit testing was conducted to validate the functionality and accuracy of the dashboard.
Solution Implementation:
Implementation of the solution in a two-pronged approach.
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Front End Development
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Back End Development
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Outcome:
The implemented BI dashboard provided Morris County with a powerful tool to showcase county statistics, spending patterns, and yearly statements. Key benefits included:
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Improved Performance: Significant reduction in data loading times.
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Scalability: Ability to handle an increasing volume of records without performance degradation.
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User-Friendly Interface: Enhanced data visualization and accessibility for users.
- Transparency: Better presentation of county statistics, improving transparency for citizens and stakeholders.
Conclusion:
The collaborative effort between Morris County and Right Angle Solutions Inc. successfully transformed the county’s data reporting capabilities. The new BI dashboard not only addressed the initial challenges but also provided a scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solution that enhances data transparency and accessibility.