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SQL Server and MySQL Synchronization System

Custom Software Development Success Story: SQL Server and MySQL Synchronization System

At WeblyArts, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative software solutions that cater to the specific needs of businesses, helping them streamline operations and maintain efficiency. One of our recent achievements is the development of a sophisticated synchronization system for a client in the e-commerce and inventory management sector.

This solution bridges the gap between a Windows-based SQL Server and a WordPress/WooCommerce MySQL server, ensuring real-time updates of product availability and quantities across both platforms.

 

Project Overview

The client approached us with a critical need for seamless synchronization between their physical warehouse database and their online store. The goal was to ensure that inventory data remained accurate and up-to-date across both systems, thereby eliminating overselling, manual errors, and processing delays.


Key Features:

  • Real-time synchronization of product availability and quantities.
  • Integration of a lightweight C# background service (daemon) on Windows Server.
  • Support for handling high-frequency updates during peak inventory changes.
  • Automated error handling and logging for unmatched reliability.
  • Scalability to support expanding product catalogs and multiple databases.

This project required designing a robust, resource-efficient system capable of working continuously in the background without interfering with other server operations.

Case Information

  • Date

    15 February, 2019

  • Category

    Web Development, Backend Engineering

  • Budget

    $ 5.000

Our Approach

The WeblyArts team worked closely with the client to understand their existing workflows and unique challenges. Here’s how we delivered this powerful solution:

1. Custom Design and Architecture

We built a lightweight C# daemon that operates seamlessly in the background on a Windows Server. It leverages efficient database APIs to manage high-speed queries and synchronization tasks without overloading system resources.

2. Database Synchronization Framework

  • Designed a two-way synchronization system:
    • From SQL Server to MySQL: Updates product quantities and availability on the website in real-time when inventory changes in the warehouse.
    • From MySQL to SQL Server: Reflects online purchases directly in the warehouse management system.
  • Implemented conflict resolution logic to handle simultaneous updates across platforms.

3. Real-Time Synchronization

We used advanced scheduling and event-driven mechanisms to ensure near-instant updates. Changes in either database trigger updates through optimized queries, reducing latency and enhancing reliability.

4. Error Handling and Logging

Integrated automated error detection and logging systems to identify and resolve synchronization issues proactively. Any discrepancies are logged for review, ensuring seamless operation even during high-volume transactions.

5. Scalability and Flexibility

Our system was designed to scale effortlessly as the client’s database grows, accommodating new products and categories. Additionally, it allows future customization to meet the client’s evolving business needs.

The Result

The result was a highly efficient synchronization system that exceeded the client’s expectations, delivering the following benefits:

  • Real-time inventory management: Ensured product quantities were always accurate across platforms.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency: Eliminated manual updates, reducing errors and saving valuable time.
  • Improved customer experience: Enabled accurate stock visibility for online shoppers, preventing overselling and boosting trust.
  • Cost savings: Reduced the need for additional manual or software-based synchronization tools.

The client now enjoys a seamless connection between their warehouse operations and their online store, with a system that’s easy to maintain and highly reliable.

Why Choose WeblyArts for Your Custom Software?

At WeblyArts, we specialize in bringing complex ideas to life through bespoke software solutions. Whether you need a sophisticated messaging platform, an internal business tool, or a custom cloud application, our team has the expertise to make it happen.

If your business faces similar challenges in database synchronization or other operational workflows, the WeblyArts team is here to help.

Reach out to us to learn how WeblyArts can help transform your vision into reality.