PHP engineering for modern and legacy applications
Codersarts builds, maintains and modernizes PHP applications, from Laravel and Symfony products to WordPress platforms and long-running custom systems. Our engineers upgrade old PHP versions, fix performance and security problems, add tests to legacy code, build APIs and integrations, and modernize PHP applications in phases without disrupting the business.
What Is PHP Development?
PHP development is the building and maintenance of web applications and APIs in PHP, a server-side language used by Laravel, Symfony, WordPress and many custom business systems. It covers application and API development, framework work, database access, performance optimization, security hardening, testing and upgrades from older PHP versions to supported releases.
A large share of the web still runs on PHP. Modern PHP is fast and well-structured, but many businesses rely on applications written years ago on unsupported versions, with little documentation and no tests.
PHP Development at a Glance
Item | Detail |
|---|---|
What we build | Web applications, APIs, ecommerce, CMS platforms and business systems |
Frameworks | Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter and custom PHP |
CMS | WordPress and WooCommerce |
Upgrades | PHP 5 and 7 to current PHP versions |
Engagement | Fixed-scope project, legacy rescue, dedicated PHP developer or ongoing support |
What we can do with PHP
Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
PHP application development | New web applications and back ends |
Laravel development | Laravel products, APIs and admin panels |
API development | REST APIs for web and mobile front ends |
PHP version upgrades | Moving to supported PHP versions safely |
Legacy PHP modernization | Refactoring, frameworks and tests for old code |
Performance optimization | Faster pages, queries and caching |
Security hardening | Fixing vulnerabilities and outdated dependencies |
Maintenance | Bug fixes, updates and new features |
What are you trying to accomplish with PHP?
Goal | How we help |
|---|---|
Build | Create a new PHP application or API |
Upgrade | Move off unsupported PHP versions |
Modernize | Bring legacy code onto a framework with tests |
Speed up | Fix slow pages and heavy queries |
Secure | Close vulnerabilities and update dependencies |
Maintain | Keep a business-critical PHP system running |
What can we build with PHP?
Application | Example |
|---|---|
SaaS products | Laravel applications with billing and teams |
Business systems | Order, booking and inventory applications |
Ecommerce | WooCommerce and custom PHP stores |
Content platforms | WordPress and custom CMS solutions |
APIs | Back ends for mobile apps and SPAs |
Integrations | PHP services connecting CRMs, ERPs and payment systems |
PHP solutions for different teams
Team | Typical need |
|---|---|
Startups | Fast Laravel product development |
Established businesses | Keeping legacy PHP systems safe and supported |
Agencies | PHP development capacity |
Ecommerce | Store features and performance |
IT teams | Upgrades and security fixes |
Get the PHP expertise you need
Role | Focus |
|---|---|
PHP developer | Application features and fixes |
Laravel developer | Laravel architecture and features |
Full-stack engineer | PHP back ends with Vue or React front ends |
Modernization engineer | Upgrades and refactoring of legacy code |
PHP technology ecosystem
Area | Technologies |
|---|---|
Frameworks | Laravel, Symfony and CodeIgniter |
CMS | WordPress and WooCommerce |
Front ends | Vue.js, React and JavaScript |
Data | MySQL, PostgreSQL and Redis |
Infrastructure | Docker, AWS and GitHub Actions |
From PHP requirement to production
Assess. Review code, PHP version, dependencies and risks.
Plan. Define features, upgrade path or modernization phases.
Protect. Add tests around critical flows before changes.
Build or upgrade. Implement changes in small steps.
Release. Deploy through staging with rollback.
Maintain. Keep PHP and dependencies current.
PHP in production: what we take care of
Supported PHP versions with compatibility testing.
Composer dependency management with security updates.
Prepared statements and input validation against injection.
Caching with OPcache, Redis and query optimization.
Automated tests for safe refactoring.
Staging environments for every change.
How you can work with Codersarts
Model | Best for |
|---|---|
PHP project | A new app, API or feature |
Legacy rescue | Upgrading and stabilizing old PHP systems |
Dedicated PHP developer | Ongoing development |
Ongoing support | Maintenance and security updates |
Why Codersarts for PHP?
Strength | What it means for you |
|---|---|
Modern and legacy skills | Laravel products and old custom code |
Upgrade experience | Safe PHP version upgrades |
Security focus | Hardened, current applications |
Full-stack team | PHP with modern front ends |
Flexible capacity | A project, a developer or ongoing support |
Related PHP solutions
Solution | What it covers |
|---|---|
Moving old systems forward | |
WordPress development | |
Database tuning and upgrades | |
Front ends for PHP back ends |
Frequently Asked Questions
What PHP services does Codersarts provide?
We provide PHP application development, Laravel development, APIs, version upgrades, legacy modernization, performance optimization, security hardening and maintenance.
Can you upgrade our old PHP version?
Yes. We test compatibility, update code and dependencies, and upgrade with minimal downtime.
Can you work on legacy PHP code without a framework?
Yes. We map and test the code, then modernize it step by step, often onto Laravel or Symfony.
Do you build Laravel applications?
Yes. Laravel is one of our main PHP frameworks for products and APIs.
Can you make our PHP site faster?
Yes. We profile pages, optimize queries, add caching and tune hosting.
How do you secure PHP applications?
We update dependencies, fix injection and authentication flaws, and add validation and monitoring.
Do you maintain PHP applications long term?
Yes. Ongoing support covers updates, fixes and new features.
Do we own the code?
Yes. All code and documentation are yours.
Have a PHP requirement?
Tell us about your PHP application and what it needs. We will reply with an approach, timeline and price.