Learn LARAVEL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Building a blog with authentication and comments
Developing a REST API for a mobile app
Implementing user roles and permissions
Scheduling tasks using Laravel scheduler
Building a real-time chat app using broadcasting
Troubleshooting
Check `.env` configuration for database and cache issues
Inspect logs in `storage/logs/laravel.log`
Use `php artisan migrate:status` to debug migrations
Clear caches with `php artisan config:clear` and `route:clear`
Use `php artisan tinker` for interactive debugging
Testing Guide
Use PHPUnit for unit and feature testing
Use Laravel Dusk for browser testing
Write test factories for generating sample data
Run `php artisan test` to execute tests
Use mock objects for external service testing
Deployment Options
Shared hosting with PHP and MySQL
VPS or dedicated server deployment
Docker containers using Laravel Sail or custom setup
Cloud platforms: AWS, DigitalOcean, Heroku
CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
Tools Ecosystem
Artisan CLI for automation
Eloquent ORM for database interactions
Blade templating engine
Laravel Mix for asset compilation
Laravel Telescope for debugging
Integrations
MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server
Redis and Memcached for caching
Queue systems: Redis, Beanstalkd, SQS
Laravel Passport/Sanctum for API authentication
Mail services: SMTP, Mailgun, Postmark
Productivity Tips
Use Artisan commands for scaffolding
Leverage Eloquent relationships for database efficiency
Use Blade components and layouts
Cache frequently used data
Automate testing and CI/CD pipelines
Challenges
Handling large-scale applications with many modules
Optimizing database queries and preventing N+1 issues
Securing user data and implementing proper authentication
Scaling queues and background jobs
Integrating with third-party APIs and services