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2017: Spring Boot Migration and Service Evolution

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Dr. Nima Golsharifi
OrbVPN CEO & Founder

2017 marked a transformative year for OrbVPN with our migration to Spring Boot. This fundamental change in our backend architecture set the stage for improved performance, better scalability, and enhanced service reliability.

Spring Boot Migration​

The decision to migrate to Spring Boot was driven by our need for:

  • Enhanced API performance
  • Better service scalability
  • Improved system reliability
  • More robust user management
  • Advanced monitoring capabilities

This migration was one of our most significant technical undertakings since our founding, requiring careful planning and execution to ensure uninterrupted service.

Performance Improvements​

The new architecture brought substantial benefits:

  • Faster connection times
  • Improved API response
  • Better resource utilization
  • Enhanced system stability
  • More efficient user management

Infrastructure Growth​

Our AWS infrastructure expanded further:

  • Added new regional servers
  • Enhanced network capacity
  • Improved global routing
  • Better load balancing
  • Advanced failover systems

Security Advancements​

We implemented new security features:

  • Enhanced encryption methods
  • Improved protocol security
  • Better traffic obfuscation
  • Advanced threat protection
  • Enhanced privacy controls

User Experience​

The Spring Boot migration enabled:

  • Faster account management
  • Improved service reliability
  • Better feature deployment
  • Enhanced user analytics
  • More responsive support

Market Expansion​

We saw growth across various segments:

  • Increased business users
  • More streaming customers
  • Growing privacy-conscious users
  • Extended global reach
  • Enhanced corporate solutions

Mobile Enhancement​

Mobile improvements continued:

  • Better battery optimization
  • Enhanced connection stability
  • Improved auto-reconnect
  • Advanced settings options
  • Streamlined interface

Looking Forward​

Our 2018 roadmap includes:

  • Further Spring Boot optimization
  • New protocol implementations
  • Enhanced mobile features
  • Expanded server network
  • Advanced security measures

A Personal Note​

The migration to Spring Boot represents more than just a technical upgrade – it's an investment in our future ability to serve our users better. The decision to undertake such a significant change wasn't easy, but our commitment to providing the best possible service made it necessary.

The diversity of our user base continues to grow, from individuals protecting their privacy to businesses securing their communications. Each group's unique needs drive us to innovate and improve. The successful migration to Spring Boot gives us the foundation to serve these needs better than ever.

As we close 2017, I'm proud of our team's achievement in completing this crucial transition while maintaining service quality. To our users who experienced this transition seamlessly: your trust in our service motivates us to keep pushing forward with innovations that enhance your online privacy and security.

Dr. Nima Golsharifi
Founder, OrbVPN