Laravel

Laravel is a powerful open-source PHP framework designed for building modern web applications. It emphasizes simplicity, elegance, and readability in its syntax, making development enjoyable and efficient for developers. Laravel provides a robust set of tools and features to streamline common tasks such as authentication, routing, sessions, and caching, allowing developers to focus on writing code that drives application functionality.

Component

Below is a list of software versions that will be installed with this application. Please note that the included software can be updated after the server is created if needed.

Features

• Elegant Syntax: Laravel offers an elegant syntax that is both easy to read and write, making development more enjoyable and less complex.
• Modular Packaging System: The framework comes with a built-in packaging system that allows you to manage and reuse cąode easily.
• Robust Ecosystem: Laravel's ecosystem includes a rich set of tools and libraries, such as Eloquent ORM, Blade Templating, and Artisan CLI, which streamline development processes.
• MVC Architecture: Laravel follows the Model-View-Controller architectural pattern, ensuring a clear separation of logic and presentation.
• Security: Laravel provides robust security features including password hashing, protection against SQL injection, and CSRF protection.
• Task Scheduling: Laravel allows you to manage scheduled tasks efficiently using the built-in task scheduling system.
• Real-time Events: Leverage Laravel Echo for real-time broadcasting of events via WebSockets.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Detailed and comprehensive documentation helps developers understand and use the framework efficiently.

Getting Started

After installing Laravel, it's advisable to secure your application by installing an SSL certificate using Certbot. Certbot, supported by Let's Encrypt, ensures encrypted HTTPS connections, enhancing security and user trust for your web application.

The Laravel project files are located in /var/www/html/my-laravel-app, while Apache virtual host configuration files are stored in /etc/apache2/sites-available/.