PHP Development: How We Build Web Applications

In this video we walk through how we approach PHP development at Siblings Software: the stacks we use, how we structure projects, and why PHP plus frameworks like Laravel and Symfony still make sense for many web applications and APIs. We don’t do generic “outsourcing” pitches—we focus on what actually gets built and how.

PHP powers a huge share of the web: from WordPress and WooCommerce to custom SaaS and REST APIs. Our teams work with modern PHP 8, Composer, PSR standards, and the frameworks that fit the project—whether that’s Laravel for fast iteration, Symfony for large or long-lived systems, or a lean custom setup when a full framework isn’t needed.

From content management systems and e‑commerce platforms to internal tools and partner APIs, we build secure, maintainable applications that perform well and are straightforward to extend. If you’re evaluating a PHP team for a new build or a legacy refresh, our PHP development page has more detail on services and frameworks; you can also hire a dedicated PHP development team or hire PHP developers for staff augmentation.

What This Video Covers

We briefly cover how we choose between Laravel and Symfony, how we structure APIs and integrate with frontends, and how we keep code quality high with testing and clear conventions. We also touch on why companies in North and South America often work with PHP teams in Argentina: overlapping hours, strong PHP ecosystem experience, and a focus on delivery rather than buzzwords.

  • Frameworks we use — Laravel for rapid product development, Symfony when we need flexibility and enterprise-style structure, and when we go framework-light.
  • APIs and integrations — REST and GraphQL APIs, webhooks, and clean contracts so frontends and partners can rely on stable backends.
  • Modern PHP — PHP 8 features, type hints, Composer, PSRs, and how we avoid the “legacy PHP” trap so projects stay maintainable.
  • Real delivery — How we scope work, communicate progress, and hand over code and docs so your team can own it long term.

Example: PHP Backend for a Logistics Dashboard

One project we often use as a reference is a logistics and fleet dashboard for a regional operator. The client needed a web app for dispatchers and managers: live status of vehicles, driver assignments, and reporting. The front end was built with a modern JavaScript stack; the backend was our responsibility.

We chose Laravel for the API and background jobs: quick to iterate, great for REST endpoints, and the team already had deep Laravel experience. We used Laravel’s queue system for processing location updates and generating daily reports, Eloquent for the main data model, and Laravel Sanctum for API authentication. The result was a stable API that the frontend team could consume without constant back-and-forth, and a codebase the client could later extend with their own developers.

That’s the kind of PHP work we do: not “outsourcing” in the vague sense, but concrete web and API development with clear ownership and documentation. If you have a similar product idea—SaaS, internal tools, or a partner-facing API—we’d be happy to discuss how we’d approach it with PHP and the right framework.

Learn More About Our PHP Services

For a full overview of our PHP stack, frameworks, and engagement models, see our main PHP service page and team options:

Contact us if you’d like to talk about your project or watch more of our web development and company overview videos.