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IQB-tool: A Case Study in React & Laravel SaaS Platform Development
Time spent on paperwork pulls busy health professionals away from their work. To solve this, IQB-tool was created. However, to achieve their vision, they needed a digital platform that was easy to use and efficient. Building a completely custom SaaS platform from scratch was the challenge. Our solution was to create a modern, headless application using a fast React application for the user interface and a Laravel Lumen API for the backend logic.
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The Challenge: Building an Intuitive SaaS Product for a Complex Workflow
Polimapper’s unique service required a custom-built application that was much more complex than a standard website. To achieve their vision, they needed to overcome several key technical and usability challenges that their previous setup couldn’t handle.
Architecting a Modern Headless Application
Their current setup did not have a scalable and organized structure. Their existing system was fragmented and not built to grow, so they needed a central CodeIgniter backend to handle several connected modules, including Users, Packages, Orders, and Stakeholders.
The Dynamic Report Generation Engine
One important requirement was that non-technical users could easily manage the whole platform. The challenge was to design a custom admin panel and project frontends that were strong enough to handle complex data while still being user-friendly. This way, clients could create data-driven stories without needing help from developers.
Simplifying an Expert User's Workflow
Their current setup did not have a scalable and organized structure. Their existing system was fragmented and not built to grow, so they needed a central CodeIgniter backend to handle several connected modules, including Users, Packages, Orders, and Stakeholders.
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The Solution: A Modern SaaS Application
We built a unique web application from scratch to tackle Polimapper’s complex issues. To make sure every requirement was met with a dependable, easy-to-use, and long-lasting solution, we focused on creating a modular and scalable CodeIgniter backend.
Headless Architecture with Laravel Lumen & React
To ensure the best performance and flexibility, we built the foundation on a headless architecture.
Our goal in developing the Laravel Lumen API was to create a lightweight, stateless, and fast API that could handle user authentication, data processing, and all business logic. This allowed us to develop a fully decoupled React application that resulted in a dynamic single-page application (SPA) with a smooth, app-like user experience.
Dynamic Report Generation Engine
We created a specialized engine to quickly turn structured form data into professional documents to tackle the challenging reporting problem.
1. When a user submits a form, it sends JSON data from the React frontend.
2. The client’s branding, including colors and logos, is applied automatically.
3. In seconds, it generates a perfectly formatted report that can be downloaded as a PDF.
A User-Centric React Frontend
Our focus on user experience was crucial to meeting the “under 10 minutes” goal. We designed a very user-friendly workflow using React’s component-based structure, inspired by the Figma designs. Busy professionals could complete complex forms faster than ever before, thanks to features like pre-filled answers, easy section navigation, and instant validation.
Secure, Multi-Tenant Architecture
We established a strong multi-tenant data structure to ensure security for a multi-client platform.
1. Scoped Database Queries: To stop one client from accessing another’s data, all API requests were automatically limited to the authenticated client’s data.
2. Token-Based Authentication: We used modern token-based authentication to secure the communication between the React frontend and the Laravel API, ensuring that all data transfers were safe and authorized.
The Tech Stack
We chose reliable and powerful technologies to deliver the performance, security, and flexibility that the complex platform required for building the Polimapper application.
Laravel Lumen
Lumen, a lightweight micro-framework from Laravel, was our choice for the backend. It was the ideal option for developing a quick, stateless RESTful API that could handle thousands of requests effectively because of its focus on speed and low overhead.
React
We used React to create the entire user interface as a single-page application (SPA). This allowed us to develop a dynamic and interactive user experience with app-like speed and responsiveness, making complex forms feel quick and easy.
MySQL Database
Our data backbone was a MySQL database, designed with a secure, multi-tenant architecture. This ensured that all user data and sensitive information for each client were fully isolated and protected
Custom Report Engine (PHP)
We developed a unique report generation engine to manage dynamic document creation. The JSON data submitted by the React app is instantly converted into professionally styled, branded PDF and MS Word reports using robust PHP libraries.
Figma for UX/UI Design
Figma was used to design and prototype the entire user process. Before writing any code, this provided a collaborative space for refining the user journey and developing a thorough design system.
RESTful API Architecture
The headless architecture served as the foundation for the entire application. With a dedicated API providing data to a separate frontend application, this approach guarantees better scalability, easier maintenance, and the potential to connect the API to other platforms or mobile apps in the future.
The Outcome: A Market-Ready SaaS Platform
The end result was a B2B web application that turned a challenging manual process into an easy-to-use digital tool. The platform’s standout feature was its user-friendly interface. Busy professionals could complete complicated forms in under ten minutes, thanks to the React application, which greatly improved efficiency. Additionally, the fully automated reporting engine allowed for one-click branded document creation and eliminated the tedious task of manual PDF report generation. Finally, we created a fully functional, market-ready custom SaaS platform that provided the customer with a secure, expandable foundation for growing their business using a modern Laravel Lumen API.
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FAQs
Why did you choose a headless architecture (React + Laravel Lumen) for the IQB-tool?
A headless architecture was essential to deliver the high-performance, app-like experience the platform required. The React frontend provides a lightning-fast and intuitive user interface, while the Laravel Lumen API creates a secure, highly efficient, and scalable backend for all the complex data processing and business logic. This separation ensures both speed and security.
What was the most complex part of building the automated report generator?
The biggest challenge was ensuring pixel-perfect formatting and branding across two different document types: PDF and MS Word. We had to build a powerful engine that could take complex data from the web form and dynamically render it into professionally styled documents, complete with each client’s unique logo and color scheme, all with a single click.
How long does a custom SaaS platform project like this typically take?
Building a complete custom SaaS platform from the ground up is a significant undertaking. A project of this complexity, including discovery, design, API development, frontend development, and rigorous testing, typically takes between 5 to 8 months to ensure a robust, secure, and market-ready product.