Laravel
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Laravel
Laravel is our primary backend stack. Every complex web application and SaaS platform we build starts here. Not because it is trending. Because it delivers the cleanest architecture for applications that need to grow.
Rivulet IQ builds web applications, RESTful APIs, SaaS platforms, admin panels, and enterprise tools on Laravel. Our team works deep in the ecosystem — Eloquent ORM, queues, events, broadcasting, policies, Horizon, and Forge — to deliver applications that are testable, maintainable, and built to scale.

The Framework

Why Laravel Is the Right Choice.

It is not a CMS with plugins bolted on. It is a full application framework with the architecture, security, and scalability that custom software demands.

#1
Most popular PHP framework worldwide
1.8M+
Applications built on Laravel globally
78k+
GitHub stars — largest PHP community
8
Core capability areas we deliver

Deep Expertise

What We Build With Laravel.

Not basic CRUD apps. Production-grade platforms with authentication, authorization, queues, real-time events, and scalable architecture.

SaaS Platforms

Multi-tenant SaaS applications with subscription billing, role-based access, tenant isolation, and usage metering built into the architecture from day one.

API Development

RESTful and GraphQL APIs with authentication, rate limiting, versioning, and comprehensive documentation. The backbone of modern applications.

Client Portals

Secure portals for data management, document handling, reporting dashboards, and workflow automation. Role-based views with audit trails.

Database Architecture

Eloquent ORM, migrations, seeders, and query optimization. Relational data models designed for performance at scale with proper indexing strategies.

Queue and Job Processing

Background jobs, scheduled tasks, and event-driven processing. Email sending, report generation, and data imports that never block the user experience.

Authentication and Security

Laravel Sanctum, Passport, and Fortify for API tokens, OAuth, SSO, and two-factor authentication. Built-in CSRF, XSS, and SQL injection protection.

Third-party Integrations

Payment gateways, CRMs, ERPs, email services, and cloud storage. Laravel’s service container and facade pattern make integrations clean and testable.

Testing and DevOps

PHPUnit, Pest, and Laravel Dusk for unit, feature, and browser testing. CI/CD pipelines, Docker environments, and automated deployment workflows.

What this means for your business: The tools listed above are how we build applications that are secure, fast, and maintainable long after launch. Eloquent ORM means your team spends less money on database work. Queue workers mean your application handles thousands of tasks without slowing down. Testing frameworks mean bugs are caught before your customers find them. CI/CD means updates ship safely with automated checks — not manual deployments that break on a Friday afternoon. You do not need to understand these tools. You need to know we use the right ones.

The Full Stack

Laravel Deep Dives. Three Areas We Own.

These are the three architectural patterns that define most of the Laravel work we deliver. Each has distinct requirements, and we have built enough of them to know what scales.

SaaS Platform Architecture

Multi-tenant SaaS applications where each customer gets an isolated account with subscription billing, usage limits, role management, and admin dashboards. Stripe integration, tenant resolution middleware, and data isolation are built into the architecture from the start. We scope the MVP first, then iterate based on real usage data.

  • Multi-tenant database isolation
  • Stripe billing with Cashier
  • Role-based access control
  • Usage metering and limits
  • Admin dashboard with analytics
  • Onboarding flow automation

Api-first Architecture

Headless API layers that serve mobile apps, SPAs, partner integrations, and internal tools from a single data source. Token-based authentication, rate limiting, versioning, and OpenAPI documentation are standard. The backend is a single source of truth that multiple frontends consume without duplication.

  • RESTful endpoints with versioning
  • Sanctum and Passport authentication
  • Rate limiting and throttling
  • OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
  • Webhook dispatch and consumption
  • Response caching and pagination

Laravel + Vue.js Full Stack

Laravel handles the engine room — API, authentication, database, queues. Vue.js handles the cockpit — reactive interfaces, real-time updates, single-page interactions. Together, they form a full-stack application platform connected by Inertia.js, Laravel Echo, and Vite. We build both sides as a single coordinated team.

  • Inertia.js server-side routing
  • Vue.js reactive components
  • Pinia state management
  • Laravel Echo real-time events
  • Vite build pipeline
  • Component-based architecture

What this means for your business: These three architecture patterns cover 90% of what businesses build with Laravel. SaaS platform architecture means your software can serve multiple customers from a single codebase — each with their own data, billing, and settings. API-first architecture means your backend works with any frontend — web, mobile, or partner integrations — without rebuilding. Full-stack Laravel + Vue.js means your web application feels like a native app with instant interactions. The technical terms above describe how we build it. The outcome is software that scales, integrates, and performs.

Application Types

What Businesses Bring to Us.

Six categories cover 90 percent of the Laravel projects we build. Each has distinct architecture requirements, and we have built enough of them to know the patterns that scale.

Productized SaaS Tools

Businesses that want to turn a repeatable service into a software product. We build the multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing, onboarding flows, and admin dashboards so the product runs without manual intervention.

Client-facing Portals

Authenticated environments where a business’s customers log in to access data, submit requests, view documents, or track progress. Role-based access ensures each user sees exactly what they should — nothing more.

Reporting and Data Platforms

Applications that pull from multiple data sources, process records via background queues, and surface insights through custom charts, scheduled exports, and filtered views built for non-technical end users.

Internal Operations Tools

Software that replaces manual processes inside a business — approval workflows, inventory tracking, document routing, and notification systems. The kind of tool that eliminates the spreadsheet and the email chain for good.

Multi-vendor Marketplaces

Two-sided platforms where vendors manage their own listings, buyers navigate a structured discovery experience, and the platform handles payment splits, commission tracking, reviews, and dispute workflows.

Booking and Scheduling Platforms

Time-based availability systems where capacity limits, reservations, payment confirmation, and cancellation logic are core. Used for service businesses, event management platforms, and resource allocation systems.

The Process

How a Laravel Project Flows.

Application development is not theme customization. It follows a structured engineering process — architecture first, then build, then verify.

01

Architecture Planning

Requirements analysis, system design, database schema planning, and technology decisions. We define the data model, API contracts, and infrastructure before writing code.

02

Database Design

Eloquent models, migrations, relationships, and seeders. The database is the foundation — table structure, indexing strategy, and query patterns are finalized before any business logic.

03

API and Backend Build

Controllers, services, form requests, policies, and middleware. Business logic is built in service classes, not crammed into controllers. API endpoints follow REST conventions with proper status codes.

04

Frontend Integration

Vue.js components, Blade templates, or Inertia.js pages — depending on the project architecture. The interface connects to the API layer with proper state management and error handling.

05

Testing and QA

Unit tests for business logic, feature tests for API endpoints, browser tests for critical user flows. The test suite runs on every push. Staging review with your team before production deployment.

06

Launch and Deployment

CI/CD pipeline configuration, server provisioning via Forge or Vapor, environment setup, and zero-downtime deployment. DNS cutover, SSL, and post-launch monitoring included.

Platform Fit

Is Laravel The Right Choice?

Sometimes it is. Sometimes it is not. We will tell you the truth either way.

Laravel Excels When

SaaS Platforms — Multi-tenant applications with subscription billing, user management, role-based access, and usage metering.

Client Portals and Dashboards — Secure environments where users log in to view data, submit forms, manage documents, or track workflows.

Complex Business Logic — Applications with conditional workflows, approval chains, calculations, or rule engines that go beyond what a CMS can handle.

API-First Architecture — When the backend needs to serve mobile apps, SPAs, partner integrations, and internal tools from a single data layer.

Data-Intensive Applications — Platforms that process, transform, or report on large volumes of data with background jobs and scheduled tasks.

Consider Alternatives When

Content-Driven Website — Blogs, corporate sites, and resource centers where content publishing is the core function. WordPress is purpose-built for this.

eCommerce Store — Product-based online selling with cart, checkout, and inventory. Shopify or WooCommerce handles this without custom code.

Simple Brochure Site — Five to ten pages with no application logic. A CMS or static site generator is faster and less expensive to build and maintain.

Frontend-Only Application — If the application is purely frontend-driven with third-party APIs, Vue.js or React may be sufficient without a custom backend.

Legacy Migration

From Legacy PHP To Modern Laravel.

Businesses inherit legacy codebases — outdated PHP applications with no framework, no tests, and no documentation. We modernize them into maintainable Laravel applications without breaking what already works.

Codebase Audit

Full review of existing architecture, database schema, business logic, and technical debt. We document what works, what breaks, and what needs rewriting versus wrapping. The audit delivers a prioritized migration roadmap with honest timelines.

  • CodeIgniter applications
  • CakePHP applications
  • Vanilla PHP codebases
  • Outdated Laravel versions

Incremental Migration

We do not rewrite everything at once. Critical paths migrate first while the legacy system stays operational. Routes, controllers, and models move in phases with parallel testing at every stage.

  • Phase-based migration plan
  • Parallel legacy and Laravel operation
  • Route-by-route cutover
  • Regression testing at each phase

Data Integrity

Database migrations, schema normalization, and data transformation scripts ensure nothing is lost. Existing records, relationships, and business rules carry forward into the new architecture with full validation.

  • Schema normalization
  • Data transformation scripts
  • Relationship mapping
  • Validation and dry runs

Start a Laravel Project.

Tell us about your application needs. Architecture review and scope estimate within 48 hours — no commitment, no sales pitch.

01 Submit your project brief and requirements
02 We review the architecture and provide a scope estimate
03 Development begins with structured sprints and weekly updates

FAQ.

Common questions about Laravel development — scope, process, hosting, maintenance, and what to expect when working with us.

Laravel provides the most complete out-of-the-box toolkit for web applications — authentication, queues, events, caching, testing, and database management are all included. For teams that also work with WordPress and PHP, Laravel keeps the technology stack consistent. The choice depends on the project requirements, not framework popularity.

Yes. We build multi-tenant SaaS platforms from architecture through deployment. That includes database design, tenant isolation, subscription billing with Stripe, user management, role-based permissions, onboarding flows, admin dashboards, and API development. We scope the MVP first, then iterate.

Frequently. Laravel handles the backend — API, authentication, database, queues — while Vue.js powers the interactive frontend. This combination is a natural fit because Laravel ships with Vue.js support out of the box via Inertia.js, giving you server-side routing with client-side interactivity.

We deploy to Laravel Forge, Vapor (serverless on AWS), or custom server setups depending on the project. Automated deployments via CI/CD pipelines — push to main triggers tests, and if they pass, the deployment runs automatically. Zero-downtime deployments are standard for production applications.

Laravel applications require regular dependency updates, security patches, and framework upgrades. We offer maintenance retainers that cover version updates, security monitoring, performance optimization, and bug fixes. The codebase stays current and the application stays secure.

Yes. We start with a codebase audit — architecture review, dependency check, test coverage analysis, and security scan. We document technical debt, prioritize fixes, and provide an honest assessment. If the codebase is solid, we build on it. If it needs significant work, we recommend the most cost-effective path forward.

Design phases include two structured revision rounds. Development includes one round after staging review. Revisions address feedback on agreed deliverables — not redesigns or scope expansions. Additional rounds can be quoted separately.