What is Laravel?
Laravel is an open-source PHP framework designed to make web development faster and easier. It does this by reusing components from other frameworks and tools. Laravel follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture, which helps organize and structure web applications efficiently.
To get started with Laravel, you should have a solid understanding of core PHP and basic MySQL.
Key Features of Laravel
Laravel comes with a variety of powerful features that make it a popular choice among developers:
- Modularity: Build applications with reusable components.
- Routing: Simplifies the process of defining web routes.
- Testability: Includes tools to help write and run tests.
- Schema Builder: Manage your database schema easily.
- Template Engine: Use the Blade engine for building dynamic web pages.
- Authentication: Simplifies user authentication and security.
- Email Support: Provides tools for sending emails effortlessly.
Laravel Installation
Getting started with Laravel involves a few simple steps:
- Install Composer: Laravel depends on Composer, a PHP dependency manager. Download it from Composer’s official website.
- Install Laravel: Run the following command in your terminal
composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel/laravel my-laravel-app - Start the Development Server: Navigate to your project folder and start the server
cd my-laravel-app php artisan serve - Access Your App: Open your browser and go to
http://localhost:8000to view your Laravel app.
This version is structured, beginner-friendly, and includes clear instructions for installation.