How do I create and run your first laravel app?

## Create Project ```bash laravel new my-first-app cd my-first-app ``` ## Install Dependencies & Run ```bash npm install npm run build composer run dev ``` Visit http://localhost:8000. Explore directory: `app/`, `routes/`, `resources/views/`. Key files: `.env` (copy from `.env.example`), `composer.json`. **Pro Tip:** Generate key: `php artisan key:generate`.

How do I build routes, controllers, and blade views?

## Routing (routes/web.php) ```php Route::get('/hello', function () { return view('hello'); }); ``` ## Create View (resources/views/hello.blade.php) ```blade @extends('layouts.app') @section('content') Hello, Laravel! @endsection ``` ## Controller ```bash php artisan make:controller GreetingController ``` Edit `app/Http/Controllers/GreetingController.php`: ```php public function index() { return view('hello'); } ``` Route: `Route::get('/greet', [GreetingController::class, 'index']);` Restart server to test.

How do I set up database with migrations & eloquent?

## Configure DB (.env) Default: SQLite (`touch database/database.sqlite`). For MySQL: `DB_CONNECTION=mysql DB_HOST=127.0.0.1 DB_PORT=3306 DB_DATABASE=laravel DB_USERNAME=root DB_PASSWORD=` ## Create & Run Migration ```bash php artisan make:migration create_posts_table php artisan migrate ``` Edit migration: add `$table->string('title'); $table->text('body');` ## Eloquent Model ```bash php artisan make:model Post -m ``` In `app/Models/Post.php`: `$fillable = ['title', 'body'];` Test: Tinker `php artisan tinker` → `Post::create(['title'=>'Test','body'=>'Hi']);`.

How do I add authentication & build mini-project?

## Install Breeze ```bash composer require laravel/breeze --dev php artisan breeze:install blade npm install && npm run build php artisan migrate ``` Register/login at /register. ## Mini-Project: Chirp-like App Follow official bootcamp (laravel.com/learn/getting-started-with-laravel): - Add Posts model/controller. - CRUD via Breeze scaffolding. - Display feed with `@foreach`. Deploy test: Use Laravel Cloud or Vapor (free tier).

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Q: How do I set up development environment?

# Prerequisites for Laravel 12.x Laravel requires: - PHP 8.4+ - Composer - Node.js and NPM (or Bun) ## Install on macOS/Linux: ```bash /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://php.new/install/mac/8.4)" # or linux/8.4 ``` ## Windows PowerShell: ```powershell Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://php.new/install/windows/8.4')) ``` Install Composer globally if needed: `composer global require laravel/installer` Optional: Use Laravel Herd (https://herd.laravel.com/) for easy local PHP/DB setup. Verify: `php --version`, `composer --version`, `node --version`.

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Prerequisites for Laravel 12.x

Laravel requires:

PHP 8.4+
Composer
Node.js and NPM (or Bun)

Install on macOS/Linux:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://php.new/install/mac/8.4)"  # or linux/8.4

Windows PowerShell:

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://php.new/install/windows/8.4'))

Install Composer globally if needed: composer global require laravel/installer

Optional: Use Laravel Herd (https://herd.laravel.com/) for easy local PHP/DB setup.

Verify: php --version, composer --version, node --version.

Why this step matters:

-Establishes a reliable local setup for consistent development
-Prevents compatibility issues in real-world projects

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Terminal/Command Prompt, PHP 8.4, Composer, Node.js, Laravel Herd (optional)

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Definition of Done

•PHP, Composer, Node verified with version commands
•Laravel installer available: `laravel --version`

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping Node.js install, causing asset build failures

→Install Node and run `npm install` after project creation

❌ Wrong PHP version (<8.4)

→Use php.new installer for exact 8.4

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