Question 1

What makes Laravel the best framework for custom web application development?

Accepted Answer

Laravel provides built-in features like Eloquent ORM, job queuing, event broadcasting, and Sanctum/Passport authentication that dramatically accelerate enterprise development. Its relationship with PHP — the language powering 77% of all websites — means millions of available packages. Laravel's elegant syntax reduces bugs and technical debt compared to raw PHP or older frameworks like CodeIgniter.

Question 2

How do you migrate a legacy PHP application to Laravel?

Accepted Answer

GWS follows a phased migration approach: audit the legacy codebase, map existing data models to Eloquent, build the new Laravel application in parallel, migrate data using zero-downtime migration scripts, then switch traffic via DNS or load balancer. We have completed 15+ successful PHP-to-Laravel migrations with zero data loss.

Question 3

Can Laravel power a multi-tenant SaaS platform?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Laravel supports multi-tenancy via packages like Tenancy for Laravel (stancl/tenancy) or a custom database-per-tenant approach using Eloquent scopes. GWS has built SaaS platforms on Laravel serving thousands of tenants with isolated databases, custom subdomains, and per-tenant billing via Stripe.

Question 4

What is Inertia.js and how does it relate to Laravel development?

Accepted Answer

Inertia.js is a protocol that allows you to build single-page React or Vue.js applications using classic Laravel server-side routing — without building a separate REST API. GWS calls this the "Modern Monolith" pattern. It speeds up development by 30–40% for internal tools and SaaS products by keeping your entire stack in one Laravel codebase.

Question 5

What is the typical cost of a custom Laravel web application?

Accepted Answer

A custom Laravel web application typically costs between $20,000 and $100,000+ depending on complexity, integrations, and team size. GWS offers fixed-price MVP packages and dedicated team models starting at $2,500/month per developer, providing transparent pricing with no hidden costs.