Designing applications in the Medtech industry is a challenge that requires balancing top-notch technology with specific business requirements. In our recent project, it was crucial to create a user interface that works instantly, is intuitive and at the same time meets rigorous medical standards. How do you combine performance with simplicity of code management while ensuring that the application is scalable and reliable? After much analysis, I decided to take a closer look at Svelte - a framework that promises speed, minimalism and maximum efficiency. Did it live up to expectations? Here is our journey through the technological and business challenges.

#1 Problem: How to simplify a complex user interface in a Medtech application? ​

In the Medtech industry, it is the efficiency and reliability of systems that counts most. Our customers require applications that:

• They are quick and intuitive to use.
• They allow the automatic management of large amounts of medical data.
• They can be easily scaled and updated without downtime.

Traditional frameworks such as React or Angular offer a lot of functionality, but their performance overhead and the need to use additional libraries, such as Redux, often complicates things. We needed a solution that would simplify the application development process while providing flexibility and scalability.

Equally important is intuitiveness. Users of medical applications need easy navigation that simplifies the handling of complex data. Traditional solutions often generate a complex code base and additional overhead in the form of a virtual DOM, which can hinder development and put a strain on the solution's performance.

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#2 Challenge: How do we maintain performance and scalability with data complexity? ​

In medical applications, data needs to be updated in real-time, requiring instant rendering and high performance. Additionally, application state management was becoming increasingly complex and the need to make changes to business logic required a flexible solution. Traditional approaches involved a lot of code maintenance and work.

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#3 Solution: Using Svelte as a framework for developing Medtech applications ​

Using Svelte allowed us to simplify the application architecture. Thanks to the lack of a virtual DOM and a compiler-based approach, we reduced rendering time and memory consumption.

Component-based architecture

Svelte enabled us to create a modular application in which each user interface element was a separate component. This allowed us to easily update and develop the application without the risk of introducing errors.

No virtual DOM

Compared to React or Angular, Svelte's lack of a virtual DOM sped up the application's rendering time and reduced memory usage. For a Medtech application, where every second of latency can affect the quality of patient care, this was a key advantage.

Automatic state management

Automatic state management has eliminated the need for external libraries such as Redux. This has simplified the code and reduced the risk of introducing errors.

Compiler-based approach

Svelte compiles the code as the application is built, making the finished applications lighter and faster. This allowed us to deliver a product that met all our customers' performance requirements.

Effects of Svelte implementation at Medtech ​

The implementation of Svelte as a frontend framework in the Medtech project has brought a number of benefits:

• Reduced application loading times: Thanks to the lack of a virtual DOM and a compiler-based approach, the application runs faster and more efficiently.
• Easier state management: Automated state management has enabled the team to focus on business logic instead of complex operations in code.
• Simplified development process: Component-based architecture and reactive features have significantly accelerated the UI development process.
• Improved reliability: With integrated testing and better error handling, the application is more reliable and stable.

Choosing Svelte as the frontend framework for the Medtech project was the right choice to create a powerful, scalable and maintainable application.

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