Laravel Migration & Upgrade Services
Running an outdated version of Laravel exposes your application to security vulnerabilities, prevents you from accessing modern framework features and makes ongoing development progressively more difficult. At Sniro, we help businesses upgrade their Laravel applications safely managing the technical complexity of version migrations so you can enjoy the benefits of a modern, well maintained framework without the risk.
We handle everything from version-by-version upgrade paths (Laravel 8 through to the current release) to full framework migrations from other PHP frameworks. Every migration we carry out follows a structured process: comprehensive assessment, a documented plan, thorough testing and a controlled rollout so the impact on your live application is minimised throughout.
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Version upgrade assessment and planning
Before any upgrade work begins, we carry out a thorough assessment of your existing codebase. This covers the current Laravel version, PHP version compatibility, deprecated function usage, third party package compatibility and any custom code that will need updating for the new version. We produce a clear migration plan that documents all required changes, the sequence of work, the testing approach and the rollout strategy. For applications where continuous availability is critical, we design zero downtime migration plans that allow the upgrade to be completed with no perceptible disruption to users.
Safe, tested upgrades with rollback capability
Laravel version upgrades particularly across multiple major versions involve breaking changes that require careful handling. We work methodically through each breaking change, updating deprecated code, refactoring incompatible third party integrations and validating functionality at each stage. All upgrade work is carried out on isolated staging environments with automated and manual test coverage before anything touches production. We maintain full rollback capability throughout the process, so if an unexpected issue arises, we can revert quickly and safely while we resolve it.
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Our Laravel team is based in North West London and works with clients across the UK. Whether you have a detailed spec or just an idea, we are happy to talk it through.
Framework migrations and modernisation projects
If your application is built on an older PHP framework or on a significantly outdated version of Laravel a migration to the current Laravel LTS release may be the most pragmatic path forward rather than incremental upgrades. We assess the scope, plan the migration carefully and build the new version in parallel with your live application where possible, minimising risk and ensuring business continuity. Beyond the technical migration itself, we use these projects as an opportunity to modernise architecture, improve test coverage and reduce accumulated technical debt, leaving you with a codebase that’s significantly easier and more cost effective to maintain going forward.
Our Development Process
We follow a structured, collaborative approach on every Laravel project combining rigorous planning with agile delivery so your project stays on track and evolves responsively as requirements develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle breaking changes between Laravel versions?
We begin with a full code audit to identify all usage of deprecated or removed functionality. We then work through each breaking change systematically, testing at every stage before moving to the next. Our upgrade process includes automated test suites to catch regressions early.
Can you upgrade a Laravel application that has no test coverage?
Yes we work with many applications that were built without a test suite. As part of the upgrade project, we write tests for the critical paths of your application, which both validates the upgraded code and leaves you with a better tested codebase going forward.
Do you guarantee zero downtime during the upgrade?
For most applications, we can achieve zero downtime upgrades by using staged deployment strategies, feature flags and database migration patterns that are compatible with both the old and new application version during the switchover.
Running an outdated version of Laravel?
Talk to our team about a safe, planned upgrade we’ll assess your application and give you a clear picture of what’s involved.
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