Synergie: Web-Based Time Tracking with Integrated Geolocation
Synergie Group is a multinational leader in integrated Human Resources management, with more than 800 offices across Europe, North America and Australia. As part of their commitment to providing personalised HR solutions, Synergie needed a modern, digital time tracking system that would allow employees to log when and where their workday starts and ends. The system had to be fully web-based, easy to use and capable of accurately capturing geolocation data directly from the user’s browser.
Synergie required the new time tracking functionality to be developed directly inside their existing React application, which meant fully adapting to their coding standards, architecture and component library. The key challenge was integrating a reliable geolocation layer—leveraging the browser’s Geolocation API—while ensuring maximum code reuse and complete alignment with Synergie’s in-house development practices. Additionally, the system needed to be lightweight, performant and delivered under a tight deadline.
Building a geolocation-enabled time tracking system inside Synergie’s React platform
We joined Synergie’s project with the goal of developing a new web-based time tracking system inside their existing React application. Our first step was understanding their architecture, coding style and existing UI components to ensure full alignment with their internal standards.
Once we had a clear picture of the codebase, we started designing a lightweight, maintainable tracking module aligned with Synergie’s UX patterns. This module would allow users to register when and where their workday begins and ends using a simple and intuitive interface.
To achieve accurate geolocation, we implemented a geolocation layer based on the browser’s Geolocation API. We ensured minimal overhead, robust permission handling and seamless integration with Synergie’s existing business logic.
Throughout the process, we maintained strict consistency with Synergie’s coding guidelines, reusing existing utilities and components whenever possible. The result was a fully integrated, stable and easy-to-maintain time tracking feature delivered under a tight deadline.
Technologies Used
Technologies used: React, Typescript.
Results
- A fully integrated time tracking system developed inside Synergie’s existing React application.
- Reliable geolocation tracking using the browser’s Geolocation API.
- Development fully aligned with Synergie’s coding standards and UI components.
- Successful delivery under a tight deadline.
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