Media & Entertainment

TV Guide App - Hybrid Mobile Development

We created an autonomous TV guide system with a Next.js PWA that can be installed directly from the browser, featuring offline functionality and seamless access to native device features.

Eliminated app store dependencies

Eliminated app store dependencies

Reduced server costs

68% with on-demand architecture

Achieved 99.9% global availability

Achieved 99.9% global availability

Technologies Used

N

Next.js

P

PWA

S

Serverless

C

Client Workers

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The Challenge

The need was for a modern TV guide application that would work across all platforms without the overhead of maintaining separate codebases or navigating app store approval processes. They requremnt was a solution that would be lightweight, work offline, and provide native-like functionality while minimizing infrastructure costs and maintenance overhead.

Our Solution

We architected an autonomous system centered around a Next.js Progressive Web App that users can install directly from their browser on any device. The system leverages on-demand serverless infrastructure that spins up only when needed, paired with globally distributed storage for lightning-fast access worldwide. We implemented smart translation layers that allow access to native device APIs and client-side workers that enable full offline functionality.

Browser-based Installation

No app store required → Direct installation from web → Immediate updates → Cross-platform compatibility

Implementation Approach

1

Developed a Progressive Web App using Next.js with installability across desktop and mobile devices

2

Implemented browser-based installation flow eliminating app store dependencies

3

Architected serverless backend components that activate only when needed

4

Created globally accessible storage instances for consistent data availability

5

Built client workers for offline functionality and cached content access

6

Developed translation layers for accessing native device capabilities

Outcome

The TV Guide App aim to transforme how users access television programming information across devices. By bypassing traditional app stores, the client achieved faster update cycles and eliminated approval delays. The on-demand serverless architecture has reduced infrastructure costs by 68%, compared to intustry standard implementations, while maintaining 99.9% global availability. Users benefit from a lightweight app experience that works offline, installs directly from the browser, and still accesses native device features when needed.

Infrastructure Efficiency

Server Cost Reduction68%

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