Step 2: Configure the Database

Configure the database settings in the .env file to connect your Laravel application to a database. Set the database name, username, and password according to your database configuration.

Step 3: Create Routes and Views

Define your application routes in the routes/web.php file. Create corresponding views in the resources/views directory for the routes you define.

Step 4: Implement Controllers

Create controllers using the Artisan command-line tool to handle the application logic. Use the command below to generate a controller:

Step 5: Define Models and Migrations

Define models and database migrations for your application data using the Artisan command-line tool:

Step 6: Run Migrations

Run the migrations to create the necessary database tables for your application:

Step 7: Implement Blade Templates

Use Blade templates for your views to create dynamic and reusable components for your web application.

Step 8: Implement Middleware and Authentication (Optional)

Add middleware and authentication components to secure your application and control access to certain routes or resource

Conclusion:

With the completion of these steps, you will have created a basic Laravel project and gained a fundamental understanding of its key components. Laravel's rich ecosystem and comprehensive documentation make it an excellent choice for building robust and scalable web applications.