Helping colleagues stay in sync while working remotely

client bio

Volley is a social app that lets friends and colleagues have asynchronous, back-and-forth video conversations. It combines messaging and face-to-face connection, making it easy to stay in touch.

Industry:
Entertainment
Originally launched as a mobile app during the Covid-19 pandemic, Volley helps distributed teams stay connected without the friction of traditional synchronous communication. Recognizing the need for a cross-platform experience, Volley partnered with Atomic Object to develop a desktop app that aligns with the modern workplace.
7
Atoms
worked together on this project
7
Years
average team-member experience
100
Percent
team members based in U.S.A.
100
Percent
hold at least an undergraduate degree

Client Outcomes

“Right now, we have our users split between desktop and mobile. There’s work and networking communication happening on desktop. Feedback has been great.”

Josh Little, Volley CEO

Building a Desktop Experience for Asynchronous Video Chat

Atomic Object partnered with Volley to extend their mobile-first communication tool into a fully functional desktop application. The new desktop app enables users to seamlessly communicate across platforms, preserving Volley's spontaneous, flexible approach to team collaboration while integrating into a more traditional work setup.

Project deliverables
Desktop application with Electron integration
Automated build and deployment pipeline
Seamless sync between mobile and desktop
Optimized front-end using TypeScript & React

Technical Innovation

See how our development team implemented this project's requirements.
tech stack
Apollo
Apollo
GraphQL
GraphQL
React
React
Redux Saga
Redux Saga
platforms

web

mobile

desktop

embedded

cloud

Cross-Platform Synchronization for Asynchronous Messaging

The Volley desktop app integrates with the existing mobile platform, ensuring a consistent user experience and message synchronization across devices. Users can switch between desktop and mobile without losing context.

Optimized Front-End for Performance & Scalability

Built using TypeScript and React, the desktop app provides a smooth, responsive user interface. Atomic leveraged Apollo/GraphQL to ensure efficient data fetching and real-time message updates.

Automated Deployment for Faster Iteration

Atomic implemented an automated build and deployment pipeline, allowing Volley to rapidly release new features and updates. This system enables users to access the latest versions without manual intervention, ensuring a streamlined experience.

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