Laravel Upgrade

Laravel Upgrade Service

Artem Stepochkin · Senior PHP & Laravel Developer
Laravel · PHP · Legacy Modernization · APIs · Databases · Integrations

Upgrade an existing Laravel application to a newer supported version while resolving dependency conflicts, breaking changes and compatibility issues without unnecessary rewrites. 19 years of commercial PHP development experience.

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Artem Stepochkin - Laravel Upgrade Developer
  • 19 + Years of Experience
  • 10 + Team Leadership
Laravel SaaS

Laravel Application Upgrade

Upgrade Without an Unnecessary Rewrite

I help upgrade existing Laravel applications to newer framework and PHP versions while preserving existing business logic and functionality.

The work can include reviewing the current codebase, dependencies and integrations, resolving breaking changes, updating incompatible code and packages, and addressing PHP or framework compatibility issues.

For older or complex applications, the upgrade can be approached incrementally so that modernization remains controlled and focused on the existing production system.

Laravel Upgrade Services

What I Can Upgrade
Assessment
Laravel Upgrade Assessment
Review the current Laravel and PHP versions, application structure, dependencies and integrations before the upgrade.
Framework
Laravel Version Upgrade
Upgrade an existing application to a newer Laravel version while adapting code affected by framework changes.
Compatibility
PHP Compatibility
Update application code where required for compatibility with newer PHP versions used by the target Laravel release.
Dependencies
Dependency & Package Updates
Review Composer dependencies and address incompatible or outdated packages that block the Laravel upgrade.
Application
Breaking Changes & Existing Logic
Resolve upgrade-related code changes while preserving the application's existing business logic and functionality.
Modernization
Incremental Modernization
Improve older Laravel code gradually during the upgrade where practical, without turning the project into an unnecessary full rewrite.
SaaS Services

Laravel Upgrade Technology Stack

Laravel · PHP · Composer · Databases · Integrations
PHP Backend

PHP 7/8 · Laravel · Yii2 · REST API · OOP · SOLID

Async & Highload

Queues · Jobs · Batches · Horizon · Redis

Databases & Data

MySQL · MariaDB · PostgreSQL · Redis · MongoDB

Integrations

Payment Gateways · CRM / ERP · Telegram API · Firebase · AWS · LLM / AI

Infrastructure

Linux · Nginx · Apache · Docker · Git · CI/CD · Supervisor · AWS

Additional

JavaScript · Vue.js · Kotlin · Python · HTML · CSS

Technology

19 Years of PHP Development Experience

Senior Developer · Team Lead · CTO

My background includes long-term PHP development, Laravel and Yii2 applications, legacy systems, SaaS platforms, APIs, databases and complex integrations.

I can contribute as a hands-on Laravel developer while also taking responsibility for architecture and technical decisions when a SaaS product needs senior engineering ownership.

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Running an Older Laravel Application?

Let’s Plan the Upgrade

I can review your existing Laravel application, identify upgrade blockers and help move it to a newer version while preserving the functionality your business already depends on.

  • Laravel SaaS backend development
  • REST API development
  • Queues and high-load backend systems
  • Third-party integrations
  • Performance and scaling
  • Technical leadership

Contact Me

Tell Me About Your Laravel Application
Location
Based in Ukraine · Working remotely worldwide
LinkedIn
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Email
work.psd2html@gmail.com
Telegram
@astepochkin
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