Laravel Backend App & API Dev for Lifestyle Technology Co
- API Development Other Application Development
- $10,000 to $49,999
- Jan. 2025 - Ongoing
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 5.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"What made Myra Technolabs unique was their ownership mindset."
- Information technology
- Netherlands
- 1-10 Employees
- Online Review
Myra Technolabs has developed a backend app using Laravel for a lifestyle technology company. The team has added a payment gateway, created a database, built RESTful APIs, and handled authentication.
Myra Technolabs' work has resulted in a high-performing, reliable, and efficient backend solution. The team manages the project transparently, respects deadlines, and responds to the client's needs. Myra Technolabs' technical expertise, proactive communication, and strategic thinking stand out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director of a lifestyle technology company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Create modern solutions for fitness and lifestyle.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Myra Technolabs to accomplish?
- Payment Gateway Integration
- API Development
- Laravel Development
SOLUTION
How did you find Myra Technolabs?
Referral
Why did you select Myra Technolabs over others?
- High ratings
- Pricing fit our budget
- Good value for cost
- Referred to me
- Company values aligned
How many teammates from Myra Technolabs were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
This project involves the development of a secure, scalable backend application using Laravel (PHP) and the integration of a reliable payment gateway to enable seamless online transactions.
The backend will be built following MVC architecture standards and will include database design, RESTful API development, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and secure server configuration. Core features will include user management, payment order creation, transaction tracking, and structured API endpoints for frontend or third-party integrations.
The payment integration will cover complete transaction flow implementation, including payment initiation, confirmation, verification, and status handling (success/failure). Secure webhook endpoints will be developed to receive real-time updates from the payment provider, with proper signature validation and logging. Refund handling and subscription logic can be implemented if required.
Security best practices will be enforced, including HTTPS, data encryption, input validation, and role-based access control. The system will undergo thorough testing in a sandbox environment before deployment.
Key Deliverables:
Fully functional Laravel backend
Secure REST APIs
Integrated payment gateway
Webhook handling system
Database schema and migrations
API documentation
Production deployment and source code handove
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project delivered clear, quantifiable results across performance, reliability, and operational efficiency:
Successful Payment Processing Rate:
Achieved a 100% successful transaction rate after full gateway integration and webhook validation.
Reduced Payment Failures:
Decreased transaction errors by over 40% through proper error handling, signature verification, and retry mechanisms.
Real-Time Transaction Updates:
100% webhook synchronization accuracy, ensuring instant payment status updates and eliminating manual reconciliation.
Improved Processing Speed:
Reduced average payment processing response time to under 2 seconds.
System Stability & Uptime:
Maintained 99.9% backend uptime post-deployment with proper logging and monitoring in place.
Operational Efficiency:
Automated payment reconciliation reduced manual accounting work by approximately 60%.
Scalability:
Backend successfully handled increased transaction volume (2x–3x growth) without performance degradation.
Security & Compliance:
Zero security incidents post-launch, with encrypted transactions and secure API authentication implemented.
These measurable outcome
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The project was managed in a structured and transparent manner from start to finish. Clear milestones were defined at the beginning, covering backend architecture, payment gateway integration, webhook implementation, testing, and deployment. Progress updates were provided regularly, ensuring full visibility into development status.
All major deliverables were completed on time according to the agreed timeline. Any minor adjustments or refinements were communicated proactively, with realistic estimates provided before implementation. Deadlines were consistently respected, and there were no unexpected delays that impacted the overall launch.
Communication was responsive and professional throughout the project. Questions and clarification requests were addressed promptly, typically within the same day. Feedback was incorporated quickly, and change requests were handled efficiently without disrupting the core development schedule.
When challenges arose—such as gateway-specific technical constraints or webhook validation issues—they were resolved quickly with clear explanations and proposed solutions.
Overall, the project management approach was organized, deadline-driven, and client-focused, ensuring smooth collaboration and successful delivery of all required components.
What was your primary form of communication with Myra Technolabs?
- Virtual Meeting
- Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
What impressed me most about this company was their strong combination of technical expertise and strategic thinking. They didn’t just implement the payment integration and backend features as requested — they took the time to understand the business logic behind the system and suggested improvements that enhanced performance, security, and scalability.
Their attention to detail was particularly notable, especially in areas like webhook validation, transaction logging, and error handling. They anticipated edge cases and potential failure points before they became issues, which significantly improved system reliability.
Another standout quality was their proactive communication. Instead of waiting for instructions, they provided recommendations, identified risks early, and proposed optimized solutions. Their ability to balance speed with clean, maintainable code was also impressive.
Overall, what made Myra Technolabs unique was their ownership mindset — they treated the project as a long-term product rather than just a short-term task, ensuring the backend architecture was scalable, secure, and ready for future growth.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Myra Technolabs could have done differently?
Overall, the experience with Myra Technolabs was very positive. If there is one area for potential improvement, it would be providing slightly more detailed documentation at the early stages of the project, particularly around technical workflows and system architecture diagrams. While everything was clearly explained during discussions, having more structured documentation upfront could make onboarding additional stakeholders even smoother.
Additionally, more proactive sharing of interim testing reports during development could further enhance transparency, especially for clients who prefer highly detailed progress tracking.
That said, these were minor points and did not impact delivery timelines or quality. The team was always responsive, open to feedback, and quick to make adjustments when requested. Overall, their professionalism, technical expertise, and commitment to quality outweighed any small areas for refinement.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
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Schedule
5.0On time / deadlines
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Cost
5.0Value / within estimates
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS
