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16 March 2026

Why we choose Laravel as our framework.

How a framework helps us build faster, more reliably and with greater enjoyment. In a world where technology is constantly changing, a solid foundation is essential. At Cube, we have therefore made a conscious choice to use Laravel. Not because it’s trendy, but because it has been helping us build scalable, secure and maintainable applications for over 10 years. For clients, this means: faster delivery, less dependence on external tools and a codebase that grows alongside the organisation. In this article, you’ll learn what Laravel is, why we use it and what concrete benefits it delivers.

Jordy ten Elsen - Tech Lead Developer bij Cube - Oldenzaal

Jordy Software Architect

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What is a framework?

Before we dive in, let’s cover the basics. A framework can best be compared to a toolbox and a construction plan rolled into one. It provides structure and reusable components that enable developers to build applications faster and more consistently. Instead of reinventing the wheel such as user management, database connections or security a framework offers these building blocks ready-made. What exactly does it do?

A building block for software: the framework defines the basic structure of your application. It provides the foundation for how files are organised and how components work together
A collection of smart tools: ready-to-use functions for common tasks, such as sending emails, logging users in, or retrieving and processing data.
A set of conventions and guidelines: to ensure code remains clear and maintainable, even when multiple developers are working on it.

That last point is perhaps the most important. At Cube, several developers work on the same project. You don’t want to have to discuss how to approach something every single time. Ask ten colleagues to draw a cow and you’ll see that you’ll never come across two cows with exactly the same spots. A framework ensures that everyone draws almost the same cow. In other words: a framework like Laravel gives us a solid foundation and clear direction, so that we can spend our time on what is truly unique about an application: the logic, the design and the value for the user.

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How does that work in practice?

Let’s take a concrete example. Suppose someone navigates to cube.nl/vacancies. What happens behind the scenes is that Laravel uses a ‘routing’ system to determine which page needs to be loaded. It points the way to the correct destination within your application, just like a navigation system in a car.

The structure behind every request.

In Laravel, you define a route in just a few lines of code, as shown in the simplified example below. That might sound simple, but mechanisms like this are found throughout an application: from processing a contact form to retrieving product data from a database. Laravel handles this in a structured and predictable way.

                        // routes/web.php
Route::get(“/vacancies”, [VacancyController::class, “index”]);
 
// What happens here:
// 1. A visitor opens cube.nl/vacancies
// 2. Laravel recognises the URL and sends the request
//    to the VacancyController
// 3. The controller retrieves the vacancies from the database
// 4. The correct page is displayed

Eloquent: talking to your database without SQL.

One of the most powerful features of Laravel is Eloquent, the built-in ORM (Object-Relational Mapper). In plain English: a layer that makes working with databases much simpler. Instead of writing long, technical database queries, you work with readable code. Suppose you want to retrieve all current vacancies that have been published recently. The result is the same, but the Eloquent version is more readable, safer and easier to maintain. What’s more, Laravel automatically protects you against common security issues such as SQL injection – a technique where malicious actors attempt to manipulate your database via input fields. And that is precisely where the power lies: you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Laravel gives you the tools to build quickly and securely, so that we can focus on what makes your application unique.

                        / Without a framework (raw SQL):
SELECT * FROM vacancies
  WHERE status = “open”
  ORDER BY publication_date DESC;
 
// With Laravel Eloquent:
Vacancy::where(“status”, “open”)
  ->latest(“publication_date”)
  ->get();

Why Laravel?

Faster development

Laravel offers a wealth of ready-made functionality: from login systems and database connections to email integrations and security. For clients, this means more results for the same budget.

A large community

Laravel has one of the largest and most active communities of all PHP frameworks worldwide. This means extensive documentation, thousands of tutorials, and active forums, so chances are someone has already solved the problem you’re facing.

Flexible and scalable

Whether it’s a small website or a complex portal, Laravel can grow with you without needing to rebuild everything. Ideal for organizations that want to scale, as long as the framework is kept up-to-date.

Innovative and modern

Laravel is constantly evolving. The framework keeps up with the latest trends in web development and integrates effortlessly with APIs, cloud services, payment systems, AI, and more. This ensures it always feels current and allows us to offer clients the newest possibilities.

Reliable and stable

Laravel has been around since 2011 and is continuously developed by a dedicated core team and an active open-source community. This long track record provides confidence: this is not a framework that will disappear tomorrow. It’s a deliberate, sustainable choice.

Reliability, scalability and the joy of development.

Reliability

Our systems must operate reliably, even under heavy load. Users must be able to rely on the continuity of our services. Laravel provides a solid foundation for this, with built-in caching, queue systems and robust error handling.

Scalability

Applications need to grow alongside our clients. New functionalities, increasing numbers of users, and expanding datasets all without requiring major restructuring. Laravel’s modular architecture makes this possible. You can add what you need, without disrupting what’s already there.

Joy of development

Laravel allows developers to work in a clear and consistent environment, instead of getting stuck in outdated structures and unreadable code. This leads to faster development and more maintainable solutions. The development pleasure that comes with it is immediately reflected in the results for the client.

How do we stay up-to-date?

Choosing a framework is one thing. Making sure you get the most out of it is another. At Cube, we continuously invest in developing our expertise around Laravel.

We closely follow every major release and aim to upgrade projects as quickly as possible.
Our team shares knowledge internally through knowledge-sharing sessions, code reviews, pair programming, and our internal chat.
We actively engage with the Laravel community and attend conferences such as Laracon.
We experiment with new Laravel packages, often testing them in internal projects before implementing them for our clients.

This ensures our knowledge is always up to date, allowing our clients to benefit from the latest capabilities the framework has to offer.

What does this mean for you as a client?

You might be thinking: sounds great, but what does this actually mean for me as a client?

Faster delivery: because we don’t have to build everything from scratch, projects move more quickly from idea to a working product.
Lower costs: less custom development means fewer development hours — and therefore a lower budget.
Future-proof: Laravel is actively maintained and continuously improved. Your application won’t become a dead end.
Easier maintenance: well-structured code is easier to maintain, extend, and transfer.

In short: by choosing Laravel, we’re not just choosing efficiency for ourselves, we’re choosing the best possible results for our clients.

Our choice for Laravel.

For us, Laravel is more than a technical choice it’s a foundation we enjoy building on every day. It enables us to work quickly, reliably, and at scale, which is exactly what our clients deserve. Whether you’re looking to develop a new digital product, modernize an existing system, or simply explore what Laravel can do for your organization, we’d be happy to talk.