Laravel Code Refactoring
Clean up messy code, reduce technical debt, make your project maintainable again.
Signs you need refactoring
New features take weeks instead of days. Every change breaks something else. Developers are afraid to touch the code.
No tests. No documentation. No one knows how the system works. The previous developer left without explanation.
Your Laravel version is 3-4 years behind. Security patches are missing. Dependencies are outdated.
What I do
- Audit the codebase and identify critical issues
- Refactor the most problematic modules first
- Write unit and feature tests for core functionality
- Update Laravel and PHP to supported versions
- Document architecture and key decisions
- Set up CI/CD pipeline for automated testing
- Train your team on the new codebase structure
Timeline and pricing
FAQ
Will refactoring break my live site?
No. I work on a separate branch with tests. Changes are deployed gradually after validation.
How do you prioritize what to refactor first?
I audit the code and rank issues by impact: security > performance > maintainability. You get a prioritized list with time estimates.
Can you refactor while adding new features?
Yes. I refactor the code that new features touch, so we improve the system incrementally without stopping development.