Upgrade

Outdated software safely upgraded to the latest version — without surprises.

Upgrade

A software upgrade is the controlled process of updating frameworks, programming languages and dependencies to newer versions in order to benefit from improved security, performance and long-term support.

Structured Approach

Every upgrade starts with an impact analysis: which versions are running, which dependencies are outdated, where are the risks? Based on that, an upgrade plan is drawn up — whether it concerns a Symfony or Laravel upgrade, a PHP version jump or a complete stack upgrade. Step by step, tested after every phase.

Minimal Impact, Maximum Control

Upgrades are deliberately separated from regular maintenance. That focus prevents unnecessary risks. Automated tools speed up the process, extensive testing safeguards functionality, and clear communication keeps the client informed. Afterwards, documentation follows with insight into the new possibilities.

Working smarter

Framework upgrades benefit significantly from automated analysis. Deprecations, breaking changes, and migration paths are systematically identified, making the upgrade process faster and safer.

Ideal for

  • Applications on end-of-life frameworks (Symfony 3/4, Laravel 6/7)
  • Organisations looking to upgrade to the latest PHP version
  • Systems where an upgrade is needed for compliance or security

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Frequently asked questions about Upgrade

That depends on the current version, the number of outdated dependencies and the size of the application. After an impact analysis, a transparent quote follows — no surprises.

A standard framework upgrade can be completed in a few days to weeks. Major versions with many breaking changes take longer. After the impact analysis, a realistic timeline with clear milestones is provided.

Breaking changes are inventoried in advance. By upgrading step by step and testing after each step, compatibility issues are resolved early. A rollback strategy is always part of the plan.

Data is fully preserved. Database migrations are prepared and tested in a staging environment before the production upgrade. Validation before and after guarantees integrity.

Symfony, Laravel, Shopware, Pimcore and PHP versions. Also underlying infrastructure such as databases, web servers and container environments.