Laravel is a free PHP web framework started by Taylor Otwell in 2011. It is known for its simplicity, elegance, and robust features.
One common question: "What is the latest version of Laravel?" As of now, it's Laravel 8, released on February 8th, 2022.
Laravel supports various databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and SQL Server. Configure them in the ‘app/config/database.php’ file.
Laravel offers Eloquent ORM, Blade Templating, Artisan CLI, and more. These features make it a preferred choice for developers.
Know these commands: Check version: ‘php artisan --version’ Run migrations: ‘php artisan migrate’ Enable query log: ‘DB::connection()->enableQueryLog()’
Laravel's Eloquent ORM simplifies database interactions by allowing developers to work with database tables as objects.
Middleware acts as a bridge between a request and a response. It helps in filtering HTTP requests entering your application.