Comprehensive Laravel Learning Path

The path to becoming a Laravel expert, from basic concepts to deploying real-world applications.

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Phase Main Topic Content & Tools Product Goal
1 Fundamentals
  • Master PHP
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Package Management with Composer
 Create a basic PHP script using Composer to manage a dependency.
2 Setup & Structure
  • Install Laravel
  • Understand Directory Structure
  • Artisan CLI
 Install a new Laravel project and use Artisan to create a controller or model.
3 Core Concepts
  • Routing
  • Middleware
  • Controllers
  • Requests & Responses
 Build a few simple routes that return a view or a JSON response.
4 Frontend
  • Blade Templating
  • Asset Bundling (Vite)
  • CSS Framework Integration
 Create a Blade view with a layout and some basic components.
5 Database
  • Query Builder
  • Eloquent ORM
  • Migrations & Seeding
  • Eloquent Relationships
 Create a migration, run it, and use Eloquent to perform CRUD operations on a model.
6 Advanced Features
  • Authentication & Authorization
  • Validation
  • File Storage
  • Queues & Jobs
 Implement user registration and login functionality using Laravel's built-in authentication system.
7 Testing
  • Pest / PHPUnit
  • Unit Tests
  • Feature Tests
 Write a simple feature test to verify a route works correctly.
8 Deployment & Ecosystem
  • Deployment Basics
  • Forge & Envoyer
  • Explore the Ecosystem
 Prepare a Laravel application for deployment by configuring the .env file and other settings.

Core Mindsets for Laravel Developers

1. Convention Over Configuration

Laravel thrives on conventions. Follow them to speed up development and minimize unnecessary decision-making.

2. Write Elegant Code

Focus on writing clean, readable, and expressive code. Laravel is designed to be a joy for developers; embrace its beautiful syntax.

3. The Docs are Your Best Friend

The official Laravel documentation is excellent and thorough. Make it a habit to check the docs first when you encounter a problem.

4. Leverage the Ecosystem

Don't reinvent the wheel. Laravel has a rich ecosystem of packages and tools (Forge, Vapor) that solve common problems efficiently.