Laravel is an open-source web application framework for PHP used to build modern, secure, and scalable web applications. It follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture, which helps developers organize code in a clean and structured way.
In web development, Laravel simplifies common tasks such as routing, authentication, database management, and API creation. It provides built-in tools that speed up backend development and reduce repetitive coding.
For example:
- A blog system is built using Laravel to manage posts, users, and comments.
- An e-commerce backend handles products, orders, and payments using Laravel.
- A login and registration system is quickly implemented using built-in authentication features.
- REST APIs are created for mobile apps to fetch and update data.
Common technologies and concepts related to Laravel include:
- PHP
- MVC Architecture
- Routing
- Eloquent ORM
- Blade Templates
- Authentication & Authorization
- REST APIs
- MySQL / PostgreSQL
- Middleware