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Symfony

From being afraid to touch it to calmly continuing to build.

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Three situations we encounter every day.

Why choose a Symfony partner?

  • Your system is too important to touch

    Your application has been running for years and has been expanded bit by bit. No one dares to update it anymore, because no one can predict what might break. With a framework that has fixed versions and a clear structure, that’s possible.

  • You’re building something that needs to last for years

    Whatever you build must still be maintainable by someone else five years from now. A widely used framework with a long support period makes that possible; a custom-built solution does not.

  • You must demonstrably meet requirements

    In government, healthcare, or the financial sector, you must be able to demonstrate how your system is structured and who has access to what. This requires a structure that can be audited and accurate documentation.

Symfony as the engine powering your business applications

Some systems keep your business running. If they go down, work comes to a standstill—and then it’s no longer about building quickly, but about ensuring predictable operations.

Symfony is the engine for those kinds of systems. It has a rigorous structure, offers long-term support, and is used on platforms that power Europe’s daily operations. That makes it less suitable for a small project but stronger for something that needs to last for years.

You stay in control. The structure is verifiable, the documentation is included, and another party can take over.

What We Do with Symfony

We start by asking whether your system needs to be replaced or maintained. Rebuilding something that will still function for years is the most expensive option available—and we make that clear before anything is set in motion.

If we do build it, we’ll do so in phases that you can use before the whole system is finished. Integrating with your existing systems is part of that, because a business application rarely stands alone.

After that, ongoing development is part of the process: updates, security, and new requirements. We budget for these in advance, because you can’t leave a system that supports your business unattended for a year.

Three things you’ll notice in our collaboration.

Why choose Redkiwi as your Symfony partner?

  • You’re not stuck with a black box

    You get the code, the documentation, and insight into what’s being built and why. Every month, we go over what’s needed, and you decide what comes first. You remain in control.

  • Independent advice

    For a smaller project or a quick application, Laravel is simpler and delivers faster. Symfony pays off for large systems with a long lifespan. That’s exactly what we tell you.

  • Since 2004, with a trusted partner

    Redkiwi has been building systems and the connections between them since 2004. As a result, we know the systems your application needs to interface with. You’ll work with a dedicated specialist who understands your workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Software

01/ When should you choose a custom solution over a standard package?
As soon as your process doesn’t fit into a standard package and the workarounds cost more than they’re worth. If you can make do with an existing system, that’s faster and cheaper. We make that assessment before we write a single line of code.
02/ Can another agency take over my custom work later?
Yes, and that’s a requirement, not an afterthought. Laravel is a widely used framework with a large community, so you’re not tied to a single agency. We provide documentation and access to the code so that someone else can take over the work.
03/ How much does it cost to maintain custom software?
Custom software is never truly finished; you build it to evolve alongside your organization. Expect ongoing development, updates, and management to be an integral part of the process. If you don’t budget for this upfront, you’ll find out the hard way after a year.
04/ Does custom development integrate with our existing systems?
Yes, that’s usually the very reason to choose it. Laravel integrates with your ERP, your online store, your PIM, and whatever else you’re running. At the start, we determine which system takes precedence for each piece of data, because that’s where most problems arise later on.