Debunking Misconception About Laravel Suitability for Large-Scale Applications

Unraveling the unfounded misconception about Laravel and presenting the evidence of its scalability, performance and complexity-handling prowess.

Hafiq Iqmal
5 min readJul 12, 2023
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Laravel with over 70k++ stars on GitHub, has emerged as a shining beacon in the PHP universe. Its syntax, as elegant as a well-written sonnet, its extensive array of features and its prowess to expedite web development processes, all contribute to its meteoric rise to popularity.

However, amidst this acclaim, there exists a seemingly indomitable misconception that circulated in many forum over time. The misconception suggests that Laravel, despite its manifold advantages, is a featherweight, not built to withstand the rigors of heavyweight, enterprise-level applications.

We will go through each misconception of Laravel’s true potential when it comes to large-scale application development. It’s time to reacquaint ourselves, not as the framework we’ve known, but as the large-scale application champion it can be. So, hold on tight, as we set sail on this myth-busting journey!

Misconception 1: Laravel Is Not Scalable

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Hafiq Iqmal
Hafiq Iqmal

Written by Hafiq Iqmal

Technical Lead | Software Engineer | Laravel Enthusiasts | Tech writer | UiTM Alumni | Husband | Proud father of a beautiful daughter

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