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Thaqif Rosdi
Thaqif Rosdi

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what to do after clone git hub repo for laravel

making this one because i keep on forgetting how..

After cloning a Laravel project from GitHub, follow these steps to set it up:

1. Navigate to the Project Directory 

cd your-project-folder
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2. Install Dependencies

Run Composer to install PHP dependencies:

composer install
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If your project uses Node.js, install frontend dependencies:

npm install
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3. Set Up Environment File

Copy the example .env file:

cp .env.example .env
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Then, open .env and configure your database settings.

4. Generate Application Key 

php artisan key:generate
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5. Set Up Database

Ensure your .env file has the correct database credentials, then run:

php artisan migrate --seed
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(--seed is optional if your project includes seeders.)

6. Set File Permissions (if needed) 

chmod -R 775 storage bootstrap/cache
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7. Serve the Application 

php artisan serve
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8. (Optional) Build Frontend Assets

If your project uses Vite:

npm run dev
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The step is easy enough, but sometimes..as a human; we are forgetful.

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