Jordan Havard - Legacy to Laravel in 30 minutes - Laracon AU 2025

In this talk, Jordan discusses the transformation of a decade-old multi-tenant PHP application into a modern Laravel framework without interrupting business operations. He explains the transition from six tangled repositories and a singular method Lumen API to a fully tested Laravel platform, detailing the patterns, tools, and tests that facilitated a safe migration. Throughout the presentation, Jordan highlights the importance of securing leadership buy-in by emphasizing business outcomes and performance improvements rather than solely focusing on code quality. He also shares insights on the challenges and victories encountered during the migration process, making it a valuable resource for teams facing similar legacy code issues.