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Hire a PHP developer for apps, APIs and legacy code

Core PHP and Laravel development by Bikas Kumar: lightweight APIs that run anywhere, full Laravel applications, and careful work on legacy PHP codebases that need to keep running.

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  • Core PHP 8
  • Laravel
  • REST APIs
  • MySQL / SQLite
  • Legacy upgrades
  • Shared hosting

PHP still runs a huge share of the web, and much of it is business-critical code that nobody wants to touch. I write modern PHP and I'm comfortable in older code too: I can upgrade PHP versions, add tests around the parts that matter, and add features without breaking what already works.

Several of my recent products run on Core PHP plus SQLite on ordinary shared hosting, because the client did not need a server to manage. They include a viral quiz app with per-share Open Graph previews, and an outreach CRM with Gmail API sending and open tracking. When a project needs more structure, I use Laravel.

Services

What you can hire me to build

01

Core PHP applications

Lean, framework-free apps and APIs that run on any host. Good for tools, quizzes, dashboards and webhooks.

02

Laravel development

Full applications with authentication, queues, roles and tested business logic.

03

REST and webhook APIs

Clean JSON APIs, signed webhooks and integrations with payment gateways and third-party services.

04

Legacy PHP upgrades

Move old code to PHP 8, fix deprecations, remove security holes and add tests as I go.

05

Database design

MySQL, MariaDB or SQLite schemas, migrations and query fixes for slow pages.

06

WordPress-side PHP

Custom plugins, mu-plugins and theme logic when your PHP work lives inside WordPress.

Why me

Why clients hire me as their PHP Developer

  • 10+ years of PHP, from WordPress internals to Laravel 13
  • Comfortable shipping on shared hosting where there is no Node or root access
  • Security-minded: prepared statements, signed webhooks, and secrets kept out of the web root
  • Readable code with notes, so another developer can take it over later
Proof of work

PHP Developer projects I have shipped

Process

How hiring me works

  1. Share your briefSend the goal, links or designs and your deadline using the form below or WhatsApp.
  2. Written quoteYou get a scope, a fixed price or an hourly estimate, and a timeline, in writing, before any work starts.
  3. Build and updateWork happens on staging, with regular written progress updates and early previews.
  4. Launch and supportTested go-live, a handover of code and access, and optional ongoing maintenance.
FAQ

Questions about hiring a PHP Developer

Do you work in Core PHP or only Laravel?

Both. I use Core PHP for small, fast tools and APIs, and Laravel for larger applications that need structure, roles and queues.

Can you fix or upgrade an old PHP project?

Yes. I begin by getting the project running locally, then upgrade step by step, fixing deprecations and covering the critical paths with tests so nothing breaks unnoticed.

Can my PHP app run on shared hosting?

Usually yes. Several of my live products run on shared hosting with Core PHP and SQLite. I'll tell you if your workload needs a VPS.

Do you build APIs for mobile apps or front ends?

Yes: REST APIs with token authentication, for React and Next.js front ends, mobile apps and third-party integrations.

How do you keep PHP applications secure?

Prepared statements, output escaping, CSRF protection, signed webhooks, secrets kept out of the web root, and least-privilege roles.

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Tell me what you need

Pick a call time in your own time zone or ask for an email reply. You will get questions or a written quote, with no obligation.

Prefer to message? WhatsApp +91 63501 08464 · bikas6350@gmail.com · LinkedIn

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