How to create tables in Database Using Laravel – Easy Steps for Beginners

🚀 How to Transfer Data from PHP Form to Database in Laravel – Easy Steps for Beginners

If you're new to Laravel and wondering how to collect form data and store it in a database, you're in the right place! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through simple, beginner-friendly steps — from creating the form to saving the data using Laravel's built-in features.

Step 1: Set Up Laravel Project

If you haven't already installed Laravel, run this:

bash
composer create-project laravel/laravel myFormApp
cd myFormApp
php artisan serve
Make sure your .env file has the correct database credentials:
DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=form_demo
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=

Create the database manually in phpMyAdmin or your preferred DB tool.

**Step 2: Create a Model and Migration**
Let’s say we're collecting user contact information
php artisan make: model Contact -m
Update the migration file in database/migrations:

public function up()
{
    Schema::create('contacts', function (Blueprint $table) {
        $table->id();
        $table->string('name');
        $table->string('email');
        $table->text('message');
        $table->timestamps();
    });
}

Then run:
php artisan migrate
 check 
http://localhost/phpmyadmin/