The Technology
Behind the Workflow
Explore the foundations of our applications, with PHP and Laravel explained through delivered business systems.
PHP and Laravel
PHP runs the application logic behind many business websites and systems. Laravel adds a framework for building workflows, managing records and connecting other services.
Our dedicated PHP page explains what the language does, compares it with Java, TypeScript and Python, and shows the Laravel work behind Particle and Everau/Tangwealth. It also covers CakePHP, Drupal and WordPress.
How the parts work together
A business system rarely uses just one technology. The backend applies the rules, the interface lets people work, the database holds the records and the hosting keeps it available. We select those parts around your existing systems, team and requirements.
- Application backend
- PHP and Laravel support the business logic in our Particle and Everau/Tangwealth projects.
- Web and mobile interfaces
- Particle uses React for its web interface and Flutter for its rebuilt mobile app.
- Databases
- Particle uses MariaDB with separate tenant databases; Everau/Tangwealth's IMBA/Order Hub uses MySQL.
- Cloud and operations
- Particle's case study describes AWS infrastructure, background workers and separate web and API server pools.
Read the Particle CRM and Everau/Tangwealth IMBA/Order Hub case studies to see why those choices were made. These are project examples, not a requirement that every new application use the same stack.
Start with what the system needs to do
If the technology is already chosen, tell us what you run and what needs to change. If it is undecided, begin with the users, workflow, integrations and who will maintain the application.
Our custom software development service covers that broader scope. For existing PHP applications, see maintenance and upgrades; for supplier selection, see the PHP and Laravel hiring guide.
Tell us what you run, or what you want to build
Describe the workflow, existing technology and systems it must connect to. We will discuss the scope and a suitable starting point.