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How Ksolves Implemented Microfrontend Architecture with Module Federation in Angular
Our client is a U.S.-based mid-sized e-commerce platform specializing in personalized fashion and lifestyle products. With a growing customer base and an increasingly complex Angular frontend, they faced challenges scaling their application and delivering new features efficiently. Their primary objective was to modernize their monolithic frontend architecture to enable faster feature releases, improve performance, maintain a consistent user experience, and empower development teams with greater autonomy – all while supporting a seamless shopping experience for their users.
The challenges encountered by our eCommerce client were:
- Monolithic Frontend Architecture: The client’s Angular application had evolved into a large monolith. Any change in one part of the application required careful coordination and extensive regression testing, slowing down overall development.
- Slowed Development Cycles: With multiple teams working on a single codebase, developers frequently faced bottlenecks and merge conflicts. This resulted in delayed feature releases and longer time-to-market for new functionalities.
- Performance Bottlenecks: As the application grew, loading times increased due to larger bundles and tightly coupled modules. This affected user engagement, reduced conversion rates, and limited the ability to deliver a smooth shopping experience.
- Difficulty in Maintaining UI Consistency: Independent module development by different teams led to inconsistent UI components and UX patterns. This created a fragmented user experience and made brand consistency harder to maintain.
- Limited Team Autonomy: Teams were unable to deploy, test, or update their features independently. This led to slower innovation, higher coordination overhead, and increased risk of regression bugs impacting the overall application.
We, as a leading Angular development company, implemented a microfrontend architecture using Angular and Webpack Module Federation to decouple the frontend features, enabling independent development, testing, and deployment. Key steps included:
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Architecture Assessment & Planning:
- Conducted a thorough audit of the existing monolithic application.
- Identified high-impact modules for initial microfrontend migration (e.g., Product Catalog, Shopping Cart, Checkout, User Profile). -
Microfrontend Setup with Module Federation:
- Configured Webpack Module Federation to load remote modules dynamically.
- Built a shell (host) application that orchestrates multiple independent microfrontend modules. -
Independent Module Development:
- Each microfrontend module (Product, Cart, Checkout, etc.) was developed as a standalone Angular app with its own build and deployment pipeline.
- Used lazy loading to improve performance and reduce initial bundle sizes. -
Shared Services and State Management:
- Implemented NgRx stores and shared observables for cross-module state synchronization.
- Ensured consistent authentication, cart state, and UI behavior across all modules. -
UI Consistency & Design System:
- Integrated a shared design system and component library to maintain uniform UI/UX.
- Standardized typography, colors, and responsive layouts across modules. -
CI/CD & Deployment Pipeline:
- Each microfrontend module had an independent CI/CD pipeline, enabling autonomous deployment without impacting other modules.
- Automated testing pipelines ensured end-to-end coverage before production releases.
- 50% Faster Feature Delivery: Teams could now develop and deploy features independently.
- Improved Performance: Lazy loading and modular builds reduced initial load time by 35%.
- Enhanced Scalability: New features and modules could be added without affecting existing functionality.
- Consistent User Experience: Shared design system ensured UI/UX consistency across the platform.
- Reduced Risks: Independent deployment minimized the impact of bugs on the overall system.
- Team Autonomy: Development teams could operate in parallel, boosting productivity and collaboration.
By implementing a microfrontend architecture using Angular and Module Federation, Ksolves transformed the client’s monolithic application into a scalable, modular, and high-performing platform. The client achieved faster time-to-market, improved performance, and increased team productivity. This enabled them to innovate continuously in a competitive e-commerce landscape. With our expertise in Angular microfrontend architectures, the client modernized legacy applications, streamlined feature delivery, and achieved long-term scalability without compromising user experience.
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