From Stacks to Serverless: Modernizing The Modern Groom's Suit Experience

At Alfa Web Shop, we relish opportunities to innovate, and our collaboration with The Modern Groom was a thrilling venture into redefining how wedding parties source their attire. This case study delves into the transformation of The Modern Groom, an all-in-one suit provider, as they embraced a modern, web-based solution that eliminated the need for physical store visits.

Project Summary

The Modern Groom is an all in one Suit provider. They provide a solution for Wedding parties that are looking for discounted suits. They are operating using multiple warehouses. They provide a web based solution that doesn’t require any trips to a brick and mortar store to order a suit.

Tech Stacks

  • Wordpress
  • React
  • Django
  • AWS/EC2
  • Superblocks
  • Lambda
  • Shopify
  • AWS Serverless/EC2

Problem Statement

The Modern Groom's vision was clear – to provide wedding parties with a hassle-free, web-based solution for acquiring discounted suits. However, the challenge lay in transitioning from an older stack, which included WordPress, React, Django, and AWS/EC2, to a newer, more serverless-oriented stack featuring Superblocks, Lambda, Shopify, and AWS Serverless/EC2. The introduction of a DevOps-focused CTO added another layer of complexity as we ventured into uncharted serverless territory.

Our Approach

We embraced the challenge, aligning our strategies with The Modern Groom's vision for a seamless, serverless solution. The transition from the older to the newer stack involved meticulous planning, collaborative efforts, and a commitment to delivering a solution that not only met current needs but also paved the way for future scalability.

Technical Analysis

The shift from the older stack to the serverless-oriented architecture was a paradigm shift. The integration of Superblocks, Lambda, Shopify, and AWS Serverless/EC2 required a deep understanding of each component's role in the system. The transformation was not just about adopting new technologies; it was about embracing a mindset shift toward serverless architecture.

Results

The collaboration between us resulted in a transformative suit shopping experience. Wedding parties could now effortlessly order discounted suits without the need for physical store visits. The serverless architecture streamlined processes, improved scalability, and provided a foundation for ongoing innovation.

Key Success Factors

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