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In which cases is it not recommended to use Laravel as a framework?

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Answer from AI

  • For very simple, single-page applications or scripts where the main functionality fits within a few dozen lines of code. Using a framework would be excessive.
  • For applications with extremely high performance requirements and minimal resource consumption, where it is necessary to have maximum control over every aspect of code execution.
  • In projects where the development team is not familiar with MVC principles and the Laravel ecosystem, and there is no time for training.
  • For legacy systems where the main code is written in "pure" PHP or using another framework, and integrating Laravel would require a radical rewrite.
  • In projects with very strict corporate policies prohibiting the use of certain third-party libraries or frameworks.
  • For microservices with very narrow specialization, where lightweight solutions or micro-frameworks can be used.
  • When the project budget is very limited and using a ready-made framework does not justify the costs of its learning and support compared to a simple solution.