Backend that scales — not just works
We migrate, modernize and scale Laravel and Python applications. From legacy PHP to Laravel 13, from monolith to clean architecture — with full test coverage and documentation from day one.
Legacy code is not a problem — it is a liability that compounds. Every month a team works around an outdated codebase instead of through it, the cost of change increases. We migrate and modernize Laravel and Python applications with a pragmatic approach: we audit first, prioritize by business impact, and deliver incremental improvements without big-bang rewrites that stall for months.
AI systems need a backend that can handle them. Every AI agent we build runs on top of a well-structured API layer — which is why backend engineering and AI implementation are not separate offerings for us. They are the same project.
What does modernization mean in practice?
Modernization is not a framework upgrade. It is a systematic process of reducing technical debt while keeping the business running. In practice it means: upgrading the framework version with automated test coverage to catch regressions, decomposing tightly-coupled business logic into testable service classes, replacing raw SQL with type-safe Eloquent queries, migrating from synchronous processes to queued jobs, and introducing API versioning and documentation that your frontend teams can rely on. We deliver this in incremental sprints, not a six-month freeze.
Our capabilities
Backend engineering that underpins AI systems and product teams
Laravel Development
Laravel 13 · PHP 8.3Application architecture, REST APIs, queued jobs, events, Eloquent optimization and all the Laravel ecosystem tools used correctly.
Learn morePython APIs
FastAPI · DjangoHigh-performance async Python APIs with FastAPI, or Django applications with ORM optimization and proper test coverage.
Learn moreLegacy Migration
PHP 5/7 → Laravel 13Incremental migration strategy from legacy PHP to modern Laravel — with test coverage introduced before any refactoring begins.
Learn moreCode Audits
Technical Debt AssessmentSystematic analysis of your codebase: security vulnerabilities, N+1 queries, architectural violations and a prioritized remediation roadmap.
Learn moreCI/CD & DevOps
GitHub Actions · ForgeAutomated testing pipelines, deployment automation, zero-downtime releases and infrastructure-as-code for your stack.
Learn moreHexagonal Architecture
DDD · Clean ArchitectureDomain-driven design and hexagonal architecture for complex business domains that need to be testable and maintainable at scale.
Learn moreWorking Code vs. Maintainable Code
The most expensive code is code that works but no one can change. A codebase with no tests, no documentation and coupled business logic is a system that will eventually freeze your team's ability to ship. Every line of code we write includes tests. Not because it is good practice — because it is the only way to verify that what you asked for is what we built, and the only way to ensure changes do not introduce regressions six months later. We do not ship features. We ship tested, documented, maintainable features.
Good fit
- Laravel 5–9 applications that need upgrading to Laravel 10–13
- Python services with performance bottlenecks or no test coverage
- Teams preparing the backend to support AI agents and new integrations
- Companies needing a code audit before a funding round or acquisition
Not a good fit
- Greenfield apps with no existing codebase to migrate or modernize
- One-day integrations that need no architecture review
- Projects expecting delivery without any test coverage
- Teams not involved in the codebase — we require knowledge transfer sessions
Our development methodology
Audit → prioritize → deliver in 2-week sprints
Code Audit
Systematic review of your codebase: security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, test coverage gaps and architectural issues. Delivered as a prioritized roadmap.
Test Coverage First
Before refactoring, we write characterization tests for the critical paths — so we can verify that behavior is preserved through every change.
Incremental Delivery
Features and improvements delivered in two-week sprints, each demonstrable and independently deployable. No six-month rewrites.
Handoff & Documentation
Technical documentation, architecture decision records and a handoff session so your team can extend and maintain the system confidently.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laravel and Python modernization
Yes. We have migrated applications from Laravel 5 through 9 to current versions. The approach is always incremental: we introduce test coverage first, upgrade one major version at a time and validate in staging before each release. We do not attempt big-bang upgrades — they fail.
We write characterization tests before touching any production code. A characterization test captures the current behavior of a system — even undocumented edge cases — so that any refactoring that breaks behavior is caught immediately. It is the minimum viable safety net before any structural change.
Yes. FastAPI for new services, async workloads and AI integration layers. Django for content-heavy applications, admin interfaces and projects with complex ORM requirements. The framework choice depends on your use case — we recommend the right tool, not the one we prefer.
Yes, and this is a common request. Most of our AI projects include a Laravel or FastAPI backend that handles authentication, business logic, data persistence and the API contracts the agent uses. We scope these together and often deliver them in parallel — backend infrastructure and agent logic are developed as one system, not two.
Source code in your repository, technical documentation covering the architecture and key decisions, runbooks for operational procedures, and a handoff session with your engineering team. You own 100% of the code and infrastructure — there are no subscriptions, retainers or dependencies on Adoredev to keep the system running.
Free codebase audit.
We analyze your application and deliver a prioritized technical debt report — no commitment to engage.
We review your critical paths and architecture and deliver a prioritized roadmap for modernization.
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