Week 1: Laravel Fundamentals
Set the foundation for your Laravel journey
Welcome to Laravel
Laravel is a powerful PHP framework designed for developers who value elegance and simplicity. In Week 1, you’ll dive into the core concepts that make Laravel a favorite for building robust, scalable web applications. We’ll cover the essentials to get you up and running with confidence.
Understanding MVC Architecture
Laravel follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, separating logic, presentation, and data. Models handle data and database interactions, Views manage the UI, and Controllers orchestrate the flow. This week, you’ll learn how MVC keeps your code organized and maintainable.
Installation & Local Setup
Setting up Laravel is a breeze with tools like Composer and Laravel’s Artisan CLI. You’ll install Laravel, configure your environment, and set up a local development server. By the end of this section, you’ll have a fully functional Laravel project ready to build upon.
Routing & Controllers
Routing is the backbone of any web application. In Laravel, you’ll define clean, expressive routes and connect them to controllers that handle logic. Learn how to create dynamic routes, pass data, and organize your application’s flow with controllers.
Views & Blade Templating
Laravel’s Blade templating engine makes building dynamic, reusable views a joy. You’ll explore Blade’s syntax, create layouts, and use directives to display data efficiently. By mastering views, you’ll craft user interfaces that are both beautiful and functional.