Laravel Framework

Duration: 4 days – 28 hrs

 

Overview

The Laravel Framework Fundamentals training course is designed to equip participants with a solid understanding of the open-source PHP class library known as Laravel. This framework is specifically engineered to streamline the process of creating dynamic websites, web applications, and web services. By abstracting the complexities of various common web development tasks, such as database interactions, authentication, and templating, Laravel empowers developers to concentrate on tailoring applications to their unique specifications.

 

Objectives

• Apply best practices in web application development
• Develop scalable enterprise web applications using the Laravel Framework
• Implement the MVC design pattern to create maintainable applications
• Access various databases in a vendor-independent way
• Validate and pre-populate forms automatically
• Secure your application through proper authentication and authorization

 

Audience

• Web Developers: Developers with varying levels of experience in web development who want to learn how to use Laravel to build dynamic websites and web applications more efficiently.
• PHP Developers: PHP developers looking to explore and master Laravel as a powerful tool for creating feature-rich and modern web applications.
• Software Engineers: Software engineers interested in expanding their skill set and gaining proficiency in using Laravel to streamline web development processes.
• Frontend Developers: Frontend developers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the backend development process using Laravel to create seamless frontend-backend integrations.
• Web Application Architects: Architects who want to explore how Laravel’s MVC architecture and built-in features can be leveraged to design and build scalable and maintainable web applications.
• Project Managers: Project managers who want to gain insights into the Laravel framework to better understand the development process, timelines, and capabilities for effective project management.
• IT Professionals: IT professionals seeking to enhance their technical expertise and broaden their skill set by learning how to use Laravel for building web applications.
• Technical Leads: Technical leads who want to ensure their teams are equipped with the latest tools and techniques for efficient web development using Laravel.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to gain a foundational understanding of Laravel to effectively communicate with development teams and make informed decisions regarding web projects.

 

Pre- requisites 

• Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with web development concepts are recommended for this Laravel Framework training course.

Course Content

 

Getting Started with Laravel Framework

• What is the Laravel Framework?
• The MVC Architectural Pattern
• Features of Laravel

 

Quickstart

• Installing Laravel
• Creating a Laravel Application
• Configuring Your Web Server for Laravel
• Using PHP’s Built-In Web Server

 

Routing

• What is Routing?
• Route Files
• Defining Routes
• Redirecting Routes
• Routing to Views
• Acquiring Route Parameters

 

Controllers

• Creating a Controller
• Creating a Route to a Controller
• Creating a Resource Controller
• Creating a Route to a Resource Controller
• Viewing the List of Routes
• Adding Methods to a Resource Controller

Requests and Responses

 

• Request

             Getting the Request Object

                   Getting Request Parameters

                   Processing File Uploads

                   Getting the Request Method

                   Getting Cookie Data

 

• Response

                   Returning a View

                  Returning a String

                  Returning JSON Data

                  Specifying the Status Code

                  Specifying Response Header

                  Sending Files to the Client

                 Redirecting

                Adding Cookie Data

 

Views

• Creating Views
• Passing Data from Controllers to Views
• Using Blade Statements

 

Configuration

• Standard Configuration Files
• Accessing Application Configuration
• Accessing Environment Configuration

 

Sessions

• Configuring Sessions
• Storing Data
• Retrieving Data
• Flashing Data
• Deleting Data

 

Forms

• Creating Basic Forms
• Protecting Against CSRF
• Validating Form Input

 

Database Access and Eloquent ORM

• Specifying Database Configuration
• Using Migrations
• Running SQL
• Building Queries using Query Builder
• Creating Models using Eloquent ORM
  

CRUD

• Review: Creating a Resource Controller
• Displaying All Resources
• Displaying and Processing the Create Form
• Displaying a Single Resource
• Displaying and Processing the Edit / Update Form
• Adding Delete Functionality
• Putting It All Together

 

RESTful APIs

• Understanding REST APIs
• Creating API Routes and Controllers

 

Implementing CRUD Operations

• Review: Creating a Resource Controller
• Displaying All Resources
• Displaying and Processing the Create Form
• Displaying a Single Resource
• Displaying and Processing the Edit / Update Form
• Adding Delete Functionality
• Putting It All Together

Security

• Introduction
• Setting Up Authentication
• Using Authentication
• Adding Authorization Logic
• Putting It All Together

 

Error Handling and Logging

• Manually Generating an HTTP Error
• Creating Custom HTTP Error Pages
• Disabling Debugging Information
• Writing Log Messages

 

Blade Templates

• Defining a Layout
• Using a Layout within Views
• Including Sub-views