Starting a Laravel project can seem overwhelming, but it’s actually a simple process when you follow these steps:
- Install Laravel: You can install Laravel by using Composer with the following command: “composer create-project –prefer-dist laravel/laravel project-name.” Replace “project-name” with the name of your project.
- Set up the database: In the .env file, enter the database name, username, and password. Laravel supports multiple database systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.
- Create the models: Laravel uses the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture. Models are used to interact with the database, so you’ll need to create a model for each table in your database.
- Create the controllers: Controllers are used to handle user input and redirect the user to the appropriate view. You can create a new controller with the following command: “php artisan make:controller ControllerName.”
- Create the views: Views are used to display the data to the user. You can create a new view with the following command: “php artisan make:view view-name.”
- Set up routes: Routes are used to map URLs to the appropriate controller and action. You can define routes in the “routes/web.php” file.
- Test the project: You can run your project by using the following command: “php artisan serve.” You can then access your project at “http://localhost:8000.”
- Deploy to production: When your project is ready for production, you can deploy it to a web server. Laravel supports many popular web servers, including Apache and Nginx.
By following these steps, you’ll have a working Laravel project up and running in no time!