Developing a Digital Platform for Total Energies
Total Energies: Introduction
Total Energies is a global multi-energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale, including oil and biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. To maintain its position as an industry leader and meet the evolving needs of its diverse audience, Total Energies required a modern, scalable digital platform to provide seamless access to information, services, and solutions for customers, stakeholders, and partners.
Client Background:
Total Energies is committed to providing affordable, reliable, and clean energy. With operations in over 130 countries, the company needed a robust digital solution to support its global outreach, facilitate customer engagement, and streamline business operations. The platform needed to be user-friendly, efficient, and adaptable to future technological advancements.
Challenges:
The project aimed to develop a comprehensive web platform that could handle complex business logic and support multiple user roles, from customers and partners to internal stakeholders. Key challenges included building a scalable and secure application that could manage high traffic volumes and large datasets, integrating various services and APIs, and ensuring smooth user experiences across devices. The platform also needed to adhere to strict security standards and facilitate seamless updates and deployments.
Skills:
The project utilized a range of modern technologies and best practices, including:
✔ .NET 6.0 and C# for developing a robust and scalable backend
✔ React and TypeScript for building a dynamic, responsive frontend
✔ HTML for creating structured and accessible web content
✔ Azure for cloud hosting, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability
✔ CI & CD for continuous integration and deployment to streamline development workflows
✔ Unit Testing for ensuring code quality and application reliability
Solution:
The project began with a detailed analysis of Total Energies’ requirements, focusing on creating a scalable and user-centric web platform. The backend was developed using .NET 6.0 and C#, providing a secure and efficient foundation to handle complex business processes and data management. The use of Azure for cloud hosting allowed the platform to scale on demand, ensuring high performance and availability across different regions.
For the frontend, React and TypeScript were employed to create a responsive and interactive user interface that enhances user experience. The application was designed to be mobile-friendly and accessible, ensuring a consistent experience across all devices. HTML was used to structure content effectively, enhancing both SEO and usability.
To maintain a seamless development process, CI & CD pipelines were implemented using Azure DevOps, enabling automated testing, builds, and deployments. This approach reduced deployment times, minimized errors, and facilitated rapid iteration. Unit Testing was integrated throughout the development cycle to ensure high-quality, reliable code.
Result
The newly developed Total Energies digital platform successfully addressed all project objectives, providing a scalable, secure, and user-friendly experience for global users. The platform’s modern architecture supports high traffic volumes, integrates seamlessly with various services, and provides a solid foundation for future enhancements. The integration of .NET 6.0, React, and Azure ensured a robust, efficient, and adaptable solution that meets the evolving needs of Total Energies and its diverse audience. This project established a strong digital presence for Total Energies, enabling better customer engagement and operational efficiency.