Expert Support for CodeIgniter Migrations
Navigating CodeIgniter migrations presents major architectural and logistical challenges for teams, particularly those using CodeIgniter 3 and looking to upgrade from PHP 7, which will require an upgrade to CI4.
Between CodeIgniter only supporting the most recent branch and the aggressive PHP lifecycle, many critical applications become stuck on unsupported versions, leaving you vulnerable to security breaches, performance degradation, and increasingly complex (and expensive) upgrades.
Zend provides the expert guidance you need to lower risk, accelerate timelines, and ensure a successful CodeIgniter upgrade:
- Long-Term Support for end of life (EOL) PHP versions
- Detailed codebase assessments and architecture audits, including for migrations to new frameworks
- Refactoring and modernization support
- Hands-on guidance for updating deployment pipelines
- In-depth dependency analysis and upgrade assistance
- 24/7/365 global technical support
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How Zend Simplifies CodeIgniter Upgrades and Migrations
Streamline Migration to Laravel, Symfony, or Other PHP Frameworks
Depending on business goals and direction, some organizations on CodeIgniter 3 may choose to migrate to another PHP framework, such as Laravel or Symfony, to take advantage of their specific features and strengths.
However, these migrations bring complex architecture challenges, data and routing changes, and can introduce technical debt or expensive downtime.
Zend minimizes your risk during a migration to a new framework. We combine automated tools with hands-on refactoring support to convert code, re-architect for modern patterns, and ensure full test coverage. Plus, we’ll help establish modern dependency management by integrating Composer (not natively supported by CodeIgniter) into your CI/CD process.
Tackle Tough Architectural Challenges During CodeIgniter Upgrades
Depending on which CodeIgniter version you’re deploying, upgrading versions can represent a major architectural shift. If you’re upgrading to CI4, then you also must tackle reorganizing your project into CI4’s PSR-4 structure. Navigating these migrations without expertise can extend timelines and compromise app integrity, slowing down your progress toward business goals.
The Zend team is at your disposal. We are experienced in guiding and supporting CodeIgniter migrations, including refactoring legacy code, implementing CI4 conventions, and replacing deprecated helpers. We ensure your configurations align with modern practices, resulting in a clean, maintainable, and compliant codebase prepped for future growth.
Keep PHP Versions Supported Beyond End of Life
Operating CodeIgniter applications on unsupported PHP versions leaves your business vulnerable to security threats, compliance risks, and performance degradation. Managing and mitigating these issues is often expensive and takes valuable developer resources from building new features that drive your business.
Zend PHP Long Term Support (LTS) provides a safety net by delivering security fixes and backports for EOL PHP versions. Extend your PHP’s lifespan, upgrade on your schedule, and continue to deploy mission-critical applications without disruption.
Future-Proof Critical CodeIgniter Applications
Successful migrations are just the beginning for CodeIgniter apps. Prepare for the future with the Zend Enterprise Web Platform.
This all-in-one command center offers a comprehensive, production-ready environment to run and manage modernized PHP applications, including those built on CodeIgniter.
Utilizing secure and supported ZendPHP runtimes and integrating advanced ZendHQ observability tooling, the platform makes it easy to find and fix potential security problems, access real-time insights, and unlock industry-leading expert support, all from one easy-to-use dashboard.
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How Zend CodeIgniter Migration Support Improves Your Stack
Codebase Audits and Assessments
We complete detailed audits of existing applications to identify technical debt, necessary dependency upgrades, and new architectural requirements.
Automated and Manual Migration Support
Using a combination of automation scripts and manual intervention, we partner with you to convert deprecated functions and update legacy code.
Refactoring and Modernization
Our engineers work hands-on with your code to refactor outdated patterns and align your critical applications with modern CI4 conventions.
Environment Planning
Zend helps map existing configurations to CI4’s environment-based system, ensuring your settings work correctly after your CodeIgniter migration.
Full Test Coverage Throughout Migration
We provide support for implementing and executing a thorough testing strategy to validate app functionality and prevent regressions during upgrades.
Knowledge Share and Training
Throughout your engagement, we work with your team on new CI4 concepts and best practices, ensuring you can confidently maintain your modernized CodeIgniter application.
Why Partner With Zend Professional Services for Your Next CodeIgniter Migration?
For over 20 years, Zend has supported Fortune 100 companies around the world as they migrate, modernize, and upgrade PHP technologies — and we’re ready to support you. Make us an extension of your team on your next CodeIgniter migration.
"I would definitely recommend Zend to teams that are performing PHP upgrades. The Zend professional services team allowed us to focus on developing new features that will improve user satisfaction and further strengthen our marketplace experience, while still modernizing our application infrastructure."
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Don’t let a complex migration project delay your application’s evolution. Partner with the PHP experts at Zend to ensure your CodeIgniter upgrade is completed efficiently, securely, and correctly. Let’s get started.