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Harold Defree
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Essential Laravel Tips form and for Entry-Level Developers 🚀

Getting Started Right

1.Master the Basics First

  • Learn PHP fundamentals thoroughly
  • Understand MVC architecture
  • Get comfortable with Composer package manager

2.Development Environment Setup

  • Use Laravel Sail for Docker-based setup
  • Install Laravel Valet for Mac users
  • Set up Laravel Homestead for a complete dev environment

Daily Development Tips

3.Use Artisan Commands

php artisan make:model Post -mcr
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  • This creates your Model, Controller, and Migration in one go!

4.Leverage Laravel's Built-in Tools

  • Laravel Tinker for testing code
  • Laravel Telescope for debugging
  • Laravel Sanctum for API authentication

5.Database Best Practices

  • Use migrations for database changes
  • Write meaningful seeders
  • Master Eloquent relationships

Productivity Boosters

6.Essential Packages

  • Laravel Debugbar for development
  • Spatie Permission for role management
  • Laravel IDE Helper for better code completion

Learning Resources

7.Community Engagement

  • Join Laravel Discord
  • Follow #laravel on Twitter
  • Participate in local PHP meetups

Pro Tips

8.Code Organization

  • Follow PSR standards
  • Use Laravel's built-in form requests
  • Implement repository pattern for larger projects

Remember: Laravel is a journey. Take it step by step, and you'll be building amazing applications in no time! 🌟

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WayneTyler

Great tips for beginners! Laravel's built-in tools like Tinker and Telescope are absolute lifesavers. I'd also suggest exploring hosting platforms like Cloudways, especially for Laravel projects—they make deployment seamless with built-in optimization. Have you tried any other hosting options that pair well with Laravel? Would love to hear about your experience!

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Harold Defree

i have never use them i will try to do soo for my next project (thank you soo mush for the info)

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Harold Defree

thank you and also laravel herd and casheir have save ma alot of time

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