Project Overview
Clandys Back-Office is my first major project, focused on transforming and modernizing an existing business management system. The primary goal was to migrate from the legacy "Voyager Laravel" admin panel to a more maintainable and scalable application built on the latest version of Laravel.
Pain Points Addressed
- Legacy Codebase: The original system was built on outdated Laravel and Voyager versions, making updates and maintenance difficult.
- Limited Customization: Voyager's structure restricted flexibility for custom features and integrations.
- Security Concerns: Older dependencies posed security risks and lacked support for modern authentication and authorization.
- Performance Issues: The legacy stack suffered from slow response times and inefficient database queries.
- Developer Experience: The codebase was hard to understand and extend, slowing down development.
Solutions Implemented
- Full Migration to Latest Laravel: Rebuilt the application using the latest Laravel version, ensuring long-term support and access to new features.
- Custom Admin Panel: Developed a tailored admin interface, removing Voyager's limitations and enabling full control over business logic.
- Modern Authentication: Integrated Laravel's built-in authentication and authorization for improved security.
- Optimized Database: Refactored queries and structures for better performance and scalability.
- Clean Code Practices: Adopted modern coding standards and best practices for easier maintenance and onboarding.
Technology Stack
- Laravel: The core PHP framework powering the backend, chosen for its robustness, security, and active community.
- JavaScript: Used for dynamic frontend interactions and enhancing user experience.
- Bootstrap: Provides responsive and consistent UI components, speeding up frontend development.
- MySQL: Reliable and scalable relational database for storing business data.
Conclusion
Migrating Clandys Back-Office from Voyager Laravel to a modern Laravel stack has resulted in a more maintainable, secure, and efficient system. This project not only improved business operations but also provided valuable experience in handling real-world software migrations and adopting best practices.