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2021-2022
Company:WinuallWinuall

Winuall Apps - Micro Frontend Architecture

Introduced Micro Frontend Architecture to Winuall's platform, making it highly pluggable and extensible to integrate various Single Page Applications seamlessly.

Tech Stack

ReactReact
TypeScriptTypeScript
Styled ComponentsStyled Components
Plugin Management Interface

Interface showcasing the plugin management system

Key Highlights

  • Implemented Micro Frontend Architecture to enable seamless integration of external SPAs into the main project
  • Developed federated code to enhance developer experience and maintainability
  • Created essential plugins like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Google Drive integration for simplified integrations
  • Built a plugin management system allowing dynamic loading of functionality
  • Established clear module boundaries for improved team collaboration

Architecture Components

Container App

Developed the main shell application that loads and manages micro frontends with shared routing and state.

Module Federation

Implemented Webpack Module Federation to share components and logic between applications while maintaining independence.

Plugin System

Created a flexible plugin architecture allowing dynamic integration of third-party features into the platform.

Design System

Built a shared component library with Styled Components ensuring visual consistency across all micro frontends.

Challenges

  • Maintaining consistent UI/UX across independently developed micro frontends
  • Managing shared dependencies between different SPAs without causing conflicts
  • Implementing efficient module federation with minimal performance overhead
  • Creating a robust plugin architecture that supports various integration patterns

Solutions

  • Developed a shared component library with consistent design patterns across all micro frontends
  • Implemented a dependency management strategy with version control to prevent conflicts
  • Used Webpack Module Federation to share code between applications efficiently
  • Created a lightweight plugin API with clear documentation for third-party developers

Outcomes & Results

Improved platform flexibility by allowing independent deployment of micro frontends

Enhanced developer productivity through modular architecture and clear boundaries

Reduced time-to-market for new features by enabling parallel development across teams

Created a more scalable system that could grow with business requirements