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While the numerous Laracon conferences are officially run, a number of other conferences are run under the name of Laravel Live. Currently, there are yearly held Laravel Live PK, Laravel Live UK, Laravel Live Denmark, Laravel Romania Live and Laravel Live India conferences.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Laravel Live UK {{!}} Home|url=https://laravellive.uk/|access-date=2020-08-05|website=laravellive.uk|archive-date=August 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814042204/https://laravellive.uk/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Laravel Live Denmark 2024|url=https://laravellive.dk/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Laravel Live India Community|url=https://laravellive.in/|access-date=2020-08-05|website=Laravel Live India Community|language=en-US|archive-date=August 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810151816/https://laravellive.in/|url-status=live}}</ref> While these are not officially run, they have permission from Taylor Otwell to use the name Laravel.
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== Benefits of Laravel ==
Laravel, an open-source '''[[PHP framework]]''' developed by Taylor Otwell, is widely adopted for its elegant syntax and robust features. While the framework's history and architecture are well documented, the practical advantages it offers to developers and businesses are equally noteworthy.
=== Elegant and Expressive Syntax ===
Laravel features a clean and expressive syntax, which promotes rapid development and reduces the complexity of common tasks. This allows developers to write less code while maintaining readability and functionality.
=== MVC Architecture ===
Laravel follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern, enabling a structured and organized codebase. This architecture separates application logic, user interface, and data, making it easier to manage large-scale projects.
=== Authentication and Authorization ===
The framework includes pre-built methods for user authentication and role-based authorization, minimizing the need for custom implementations and enhancing application security.
=== Artisan Command-Line Interface ===
Laravel’s built-in '''Artisan CLI''' allows developers to automate repetitive programming tasks, such as database migration, seeding, and controller creation. This enhances development speed and consistency.
=== Eloquent ORM ===
Laravel’s '''Eloquent Object-Relational Mapper''' simplifies interaction with databases by using active record implementation. It allows developers to work with database records using a straightforward, object-oriented syntax.
=== Blade Templating Engine ===
Laravel comes with '''Blade''', a lightweight and powerful templating engine. It supports template inheritance and section management, which streamlines frontend development.
=== Security Features ===
Laravel provides built-in protection against security threats such as '''[[SQL injection]]''', '''[[cross-site request forgery]] (CSRF)''', and '''cross-site scripting (XSS)'''. It also offers tools for password hashing and secure authentication.
=== Testing Support ===
Laravel integrates with '''[[PHPUnit]]''', allowing both unit and feature testing. Built-in testing tools enable developers to test APIs, routes, and components effectively throughout the development lifecycle.
=== Routing System ===
Laravel's flexible routing system supports middleware, route grouping, and route model binding. It also offers route caching for improved performance.
=== Background Job Processing ===
With support for '''queues and job scheduling''', Laravel allows time-consuming tasks such as sending emails or processing video files to run in the background, improving user experience and app efficiency.
=== Scalability ===
Laravel supports horizontal scaling with cloud platforms. Tools like '''Laravel Octane''' (leveraging Swoole or RoadRunner) offer performance boosts for large-scale applications.
=== Developer Ecosystem ===
Laravel boasts a thriving ecosystem including tools such as:
* '''Laravel Forge''' (server provisioning)
* '''Laravel Vapor''' (serverless deployment)
* '''Laravel Nova''' (admin panel)
* '''Laravel Mix''' (frontend asset compilation) These tools streamline development, deployment, and maintenance processes.
=== RESTful API Support ===
Laravel simplifies '''API creation''' and authentication using '''Sanctum''' and '''Passport''', offering developers a secure and efficient environment for building single-page applications and mobile backends.
== Use Cases ==
Laravel is suitable for a wide variety of web and backend applications, including:
* Custom web portals and dashboards
* [[Software as a service|SaaS]] applications
* E-commerce platforms
* CRM and ERP systems
* RESTful APIs
* Real-time chat or notification systems
* Learning Management Systems (LMS)
== Adoption by Businesses ==
Businesses choose Laravel for its:
* '''Faster time to market''' with ready-to-use components
* '''Reduced maintenance costs''' due to its organized codebase
* '''Security-first approach'''
* '''Developer-friendly tooling and documentation'''
* '''Support for DevOps practices''' such as continuous integration and automated deployment
== See also ==
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