Hans A., Junior Front-end Developer
What if I told you that getting a certified translation no longer means waiting for weeks or days? At Lexcode, we’ve revolutionized the translation process with a system that lets clients get certified translations in as fast as two hours—perfect for tight deadlines, visa applications, or legal submissions.
As part of the front-end team, I focused on making the experience smooth and responsive, whether on a phone or desktop. Here’s the inside story of how we built this breakthrough system and some challenges that pushed us to innovate.
What We Used to Build It
Speed and flexibility were our top priorities. We used:
This powerful combo kept our codebase fast and lightweight, while giving users a reliable experience.
I also learned a lot about how to structure a project for scale. Since we were constantly shipping new features, our code had to stay clean and easy to update.
We organized files by feature (instead of just by type), made our components reusable, and followed simple patterns for state and API calls.
Good structure doesn’t mean over-complicating things. It just means making smart decisions and making future updates more straightforward to handle.
The Hard Parts: Statuses, Time, and File Previews
Of course, every project has tricky parts.
One challenge was handling the different document statuses like in progress, canceled, refunded, expired, or completed. These didn’t always move in a straight line, so we had to ensure the UI clearly showed where each document was.
Another tough area was managing dates and times. Since we promised fast delivery, we had to make sure the time data was super accurate, even for users in different time zones. Making sure the server and local times matched was really important.
And then there were file previews. Not all file types worked well in-browser, especially on mobile. Some needed special handling, and some wouldn’t preview. We added fallback messages and workarounds to keep the experience smooth and clear.
It Wasn’t Just Code: Teamwork and Feedback
This project wasn’t all about coding—it was super collaborative. We worked closely with design, QA, and marketing to keep improving as the UI and user needs changed.
Sometimes that meant rewriting big parts of the code to match new designs or flows. It slowed us down, but made the final product way better and easier to maintain.
Final Thoughts
Working on this project was a great experience—not just because of the tech, but because of what it means for users.
When I started, I dreamed of building something real—something people actually use and find helpful. This project felt like a step toward that.
As devs, we often build things based on what we think is good. I used to know that user experience was important, but this was the first time I truly felt it. I’ve learned that what really matters is building things that are clear, simple, and helpful to the user.
I’m proud of what we’ve built—and excited to keep improving it. Whether it’s supporting more document types, refining mobile flows, or enhancing notifications, there’s always more to do. But we’ve laid down a solid foundation to build on.
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