This project is a comprehensive guide to building a RESTful API using Laravel. It covers from setup to deployment, focusing on creating a secure and scalable API.
- PHP
- HTTP server (Apache/Nginx)
- Database (MySQL/MariaDB)
- Composer
- Laravel
- For a Docker setup, use Laravel's Docker image for a complete environment.
- Alternatively, use XAMPP for a quick setup excluding Docker.
- Install Laravel via Composer:
composer global require laravel/installer
- Create a new Laravel project:
laravel new laravel-api
- Configure your .env file for database connections.
- Define data models and set up migrations and seeders.
- Start with basic GET requests to fetch data.
- Implement a flexible filter syntax for querying data.
- Handle POST, PUT, PATCH requests for data manipulation.
- Use Laravel Sanctum for API token authentication and authorization.
- Bulk insert feature for efficiently adding multiple records.
- Detailed examples of setting up Laravel Sanctum for secure API requests.
Secure your API endpoints using Laravel Sanctum, which provides token-based authentication and authorization capabilities.
This project walks you through building a REST API with Laravel, highlighting Laravel's powerful features for rapid and secure API development.