Artedas: migrating a custom PHP framework to Laravel
Migrated a 10-year-old site built on a custom PHP framework to Laravel and rebuilt the front-end from the client's mockup.
Context
Freelance client work: taking over a legacy site built on a custom PHP framework (10+ years), rewriting the back-end on Laravel and pixel-perfect integration of the front-end from the client's mockup.
Description
For over 25 years, Artedas France has been the exclusive partner of Cadence in France, the world leader in PCB design tools (EDA). The existing website, in production for more than 10 years, ran on a custom in-house PHP framework from the PHP 4 era that had become hard to maintain and evolve. Freelance mission: migrate all back-end features to Laravel (solutions and products catalog, premium client area with license management, downloads, updates and support tickets, sales forms and booking) and fully rebuild the front-end from a client-provided mockup, integrated with Blade + TailwindCSS and a Vite build.
Key features
- Custom PHP framework migrated to Laravel
- Front-end built from client mockup (Blade + Tailwind)
- Structured solutions and products catalog
- Premium client area (licenses, downloads, updates)
- Support ticketing platform
- Sales forms and booking
Tech stack
Backend
Frontend
Prestation
Results
- Legacy custom PHP framework replaced by a maintainable Laravel base
- Front-end rebuilt to match the client mockup
- Live in production on artedas.fr
What the client says
« I had the opportunity to work with Xavier on the development of the new version of our company website. Xavier handled the project setup with great professionalism. He quickly built the different pages while ensuring excellent execution quality, both in responsive handling and in the integration with our database. He also paid particular attention to the site's performance, notably by optimizing images and page loading, which delivered a smooth and efficient result. Beyond his technical skills, I especially appreciated his ability to share his knowledge. On delivery, he took the time to explain the project architecture in detail, along with the various commands and best practices to optimize its deployment and operation. Xavier is a serious, responsive and skilled developer, with excellent mastery and a genuine concern for quality. I recommend him without hesitation to any company looking for a reliable and efficient freelance developer. »
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