Maintenance and new features
Bug fixes, new modules and reports for CodeIgniter applications already in use.
CodeIgniter development
CodeIgniter development. Small, fast and easy to host.
CodeIgniter is a lightweight PHP framework. We maintain and upgrade CodeIgniter systems that are still in service, and say plainly when Laravel is the better choice for something new.
Choosing CodeIgniter
A good fit when
- You already run a CodeIgniter application and want it maintained or extended.
- The system is small and must run on basic shared hosting.
- You are on CodeIgniter 3 and need a route to version 4 or to Laravel.
Think again when
- It is a new, sizeable product. Laravel gives you more built in and a bigger community. See Laravel
- You need queues, events and real-time features as standard. CodeIgniter leaves those to you.
01 / What we build
What we build with CodeIgniter.
CodeIgniter 3 to 4 upgrades
Version 4 is a rewrite, so the move is a migration. We plan it module by module.
Migration to Laravel
For systems that have outgrown the framework, moved in stages with the data intact.
Small APIs and admin panels
Light back ends where low overhead and simple hosting matter.
02 / How it connects
What it connects to, and what to plan for.
Typical integrations
- MySQL
- REST APIs
- Payment gateways
- Shared and cPanel hosting
- Flutter and other mobile apps
- Email and SMS services
Often scoped alongside
Plan for these
Version 3 is in maintenance
CodeIgniter 3 receives security fixes only. Each new PHP version makes staying on it harder.
Less built in
Sign-in, queues and testing tools are add-ons. Someone has to choose them and keep them updated.
Smaller community
There are fewer developers and packages than for Laravel. That matters when you hire or need a ready-made integration.
03 / Proof
CodeIgniter work you can check.
Published work / Sports and HR
Fsports and an HRMS, both on CodeIgniter.
Fsports is a fantasy sports platform with a Flutter app and a PHP CodeIgniter back end, where scoring settles while play is still running. The HRMS brings payroll, attendance and core HR functions together for a corporate office.
Read the Fsports case studyAlso in CodeIgniter: HRMS, our HR product
Further reading
Guides that go deeper.
Legacy System Modernization: Rewrite, Refactor or Replace?
A decision framework for legacy modernization — when to rewrite, refactor, replatform or replace, with cost ranges, risk profiles and a scoring model.
Read insightA little clarity
CodeIgniter questions, answered plainly.
What CodeIgniter development services are offered by NSDBytes?
Maintenance and new features for existing CodeIgniter applications, upgrades from version 3 to version 4, migration to Laravel where that makes more sense, and small new APIs or admin panels where a light framework is the right size.
Why should I choose NSDBytes for CodeIgniter development?
We have shipped CodeIgniter systems you can read about: an HRMS for a corporate office and the back end of the Fsports fantasy sports platform. We also tell you honestly whether your system should stay on CodeIgniter or move.
Can NSDBytes handle CodeIgniter projects of any scale?
CodeIgniter suits small and mid-sized systems. We have used it behind a fantasy sports platform with live scoring, so it can carry real load. For a large new product we would recommend Laravel instead, and explain why before you spend anything.
Does NSDBytes offer CodeIgniter migration services?
Yes. The two common routes are CodeIgniter 3 to 4 and CodeIgniter to Laravel. Neither is an in-place upgrade, so we move one module at a time, keep the old system running, and rehearse the data move before the switch.
How can I kickstart a CodeIgniter development project with NSDBytes?
Send the brief, or access to the existing code, through the enquiry form, or book a free scoping call. For an existing system we read the code first, so the estimate reflects what is really there.
Start wherever you are
Bring the CodeIgniter system you depend on.
Tell us which version it runs and what needs to change. We will say whether to maintain, upgrade or move it before we quote.