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iSkylar builds production-grade web applications, APIs, and SaaS platforms on Laravel, leveraging Eloquent, Queues, Events, and the full framework ecosystem to deliver systems that are fast to build, easy to test, and maintainable for years. Whether you are starting from scratch, scaling an existing Laravel app, or migrating from a legacy PHP codebase, our team delivers code your engineers will actually enjoy inheriting.
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What We Build
Custom Laravel Web Applications
Bespoke web platforms built on Laravel — portals, dashboards, marketplace backends, workflow tools, and multi-tenant SaaS products — architected with service layers, repositories, and proper separation of concerns from day one.
Laravel REST & GraphQL APIs
Backend APIs for web and mobile clients built with Laravel — versioned, documented with Swagger or Scribe, authenticated with Sanctum or Passport, and deployed with CI/CD so your team ships updates without production risk.
SaaS Product Development
Multi-tenant Laravel applications with Eloquent relationships, subscription billing via Cashier and Stripe, feature flags, and the queue-backed background processing that keeps SaaS platforms responsive under load.
Laravel Package & Integration Development
Custom Laravel packages, third-party integrations (Stripe, Twilio, Mailgun, social login), webhook handlers, and the service container bindings that keep your codebase testable and clean.
Laravel Performance Optimisation
We profile slow queries, fix N+1 problems, implement caching layers (Redis, Memcached), optimise queue workers, and tune database indexes — measurably improving response times on existing Laravel applications.
Legacy PHP to Laravel Migration
We migrate aging CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Symfony, or raw PHP codebases to Laravel — incrementally and safely, with feature parity maintained and a test suite built alongside the migration.
AI-POWEREDLearn how we work
Delivered faster with AI tooling
We don't just write code; we orchestrate intelligence. By integrating Copilot-assisted generation and AI-driven automated testing, we reduce time-to-market by up to 40%.
Copilot-Assisted Generation
LLM-backed development to eliminate boilerplate delays.
AI Predictive Testing
Anticipating edge cases before they enter production.
ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE
The iSkylar Tech Stack
Laravel 11
PHP 8.3
MySQL / PostgreSQL
Redis
Eloquent ORM
Laravel Queues
Livewire
Vue.js / Inertia.js
Laravel Sanctum
Horizon
Telescope
Docker
GitHub Actions
AWS / DigitalOcean
Pest / PHPUnit
Our Development Journey
A streamlined, transparent path from vision to launch.
01
Discovery & Architecture
1–2 weeks
We map your data models, service boundaries, authentication requirements, and queue architecture — and produce a technical spec reviewed before any development begins.
02
UI/UX Design
1–3 weeks
Wireframes and high-fidelity designs for every key screen. If you are using Livewire or Inertia.js, we design at component level so what you approve maps directly to the blade or Vue components we build.
03
Development
4–14 weeks
Two-week sprints with a working staging environment from sprint one. Pest or PHPUnit test coverage built alongside features — not written retroactively. Weekly demo with your team each sprint.
04
QA & Performance Testing
1–2 weeks
End-to-end browser tests, API contract testing, N+1 query audit, load testing with k6 or Laravel Dusk, and a security review covering Laravel-specific concerns (mass assignment, SQL injection, CSRF).
05
Deployment & Go-Live
3–5 days
Production environment provisioned (AWS, DigitalOcean, or Forge), queue workers configured, scheduler live, monitoring set up, and your team trained on the deployment process before handover.
06
Post-Launch Support
Ongoing
Dependency updates (Composer, npm), security patch monitoring, performance profiling, and feature iteration. We set up GitHub Actions CI so every pull request runs your test suite automatically.
Our Proven Track Record
IMPACTMETRICS
PROJECTS DELIVERED
70+
Laravel applications delivered across SaaS, marketplace, and enterprise portal categories
PERFORMANCE GAIN
68%
Reduction in API response time after optimising Eloquent queries, fixing N+1 issues, and implementing Redis caching for a SaaS platform
TEST COVERAGE
>85%
Test coverage achieved on Laravel codebases we build from scratch
COST REDUCTION
40%
Reduction in server costs after queue optimisation and job batching for a high-volume Laravel application
Flexible Engagement
Partnership structures tailored to your scale and velocity.
MVP
Core Laravel application — models, routes, controllers, authentication, and deployment. Fixed scope, clear timeline, working application in production at the end.
- Defined Scope
- Fixed Budget
POPULAR
Full Product Build
Complete delivery — architecture, design, Laravel backend, frontend integration, third-party APIs, full test suite, CI/CD, and 3 months of post-launch support. Our most popular engagement.
- Full Integration
- Infinite Scalability
Dedicated Laravel Team
One or more senior Laravel engineers on a monthly retainer. You own the roadmap; we own code quality, test coverage, and deployment reliability.
- Defined Scope
- Fixed Budget
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"iSkylar transformed our legacy banking app into a modern, lightning-fast experience. Their AI-driven approach saved us months in engineering time."
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James Donovan
CTO, GlobalFin
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"The level of technical precision and UI craftsmanship is unmatched. They don't just build apps; they build business advantages."
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Sarah Lin
Product Head, LuxeRetail
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Laravel over other PHP frameworks?+
Laravel gives you the most productive PHP development experience available — Eloquent ORM, a queue system, event broadcasting, built-in authentication scaffolding, and an enormous ecosystem of first-party packages. For API backends and full-stack PHP applications, it consistently delivers faster development cycles and more maintainable codebases than raw PHP or lighter frameworks.
Do you follow Laravel best practices like repositories, services, and DDD?+
Yes. We use service layers and repository patterns where they add genuine value, avoid anemic models, and apply Domain-Driven Design principles on larger projects where bounded contexts matter. We document architectural decisions so your team understands the rationale.
How long does Laravel development take?+
An MVP is typically 6–12 weeks. A full product with complex business logic, integrations, and a complete test suite runs 14–22 weeks. Fixed milestone timeline after discovery.
What does Laravel development cost?+
MVPs start from $10,000. Full product builds from $25,000. Pricing depends on complexity, number of integrations, and frontend approach. Fixed-scope quote before signing.
Can you migrate our existing PHP application to Laravel?+
Yes. We run Laravel migrations incrementally — standing the new application alongside the old one and migrating feature by feature with data parity verified at each step. No big-bang rewrites.
Do you write tests?+
Yes — Pest or PHPUnit from day one, not retroactively. We target >85% coverage on new builds, include feature tests for every API endpoint, and add browser tests for critical user journeys using Laravel Dusk.
Who owns the source code?+
You do. All PHP source, tests, migration files, and deployment configuration are fully transferred at project close. No retained rights.
What hosting do you recommend for Laravel?+
We typically use Laravel Forge to manage servers on AWS or DigitalOcean, with Envoyer for zero-downtime deployments. For containerised deployments, we use Docker and Kubernetes. We recommend the right setup for your traffic and team after scoping.
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