How to Get Started With Laravel

There are many reasons why Laravel has become the go-to framework for people and businesses who want to develop web applications. The fact that it is really user-friendly is prominent among these – and highly relevant for leaders and teams with limited experience in the development process. 

You don’t need to be an expert developer to be able to move forward confidently with the building of bespoke applications. This is a system that wants to work for you rather than seeking to make you its slave. 

However, even if you have decided to follow this course, you may still want some guidance when starting with Laravel. 

At Steadfast Collective, our development team are certified Laravel experts. We work with Laravel on a daily basis, using it to create a range of great web applications that deliver the functionality and results our clients seek. 

That means we are ideally positioned to partner with you on a range of web application development projects – and to give you a straightforward guide when you want to know how to get started with Laravel.

What is Laravel?

What is Laravel? It’s an open-source PHP framework. Its defining characteristic, and the feature that has led it to world-leading prominence since its release in 2011, is its user-friendly nature. 

Laravel is designed to make the development of web applications easier and faster. Its modular packaging system means you can add functions without having to write them from scratch. 

How popular is Laravel? It is the most starred PHP framework on GitHub, and its simplicity and versatility mean it is used by leaders and development teams at businesses of every size, from start-ups to the Fortune 500.

Getting Started with Laravel

So, you have done all the planning required for your web application development project. Perhaps you have sat down with your in-house team or outsourced Laravel development partner and worked out all the features you need to include.

Your first step is to ensure you have PHP and Composer installed. Now, all you have to do is create a new Laravel project via the “create-project” command in Composer. Alternatively, you can get started with Laravel by installing the Laravel installer via Composer.  

Once you have created your project, start Laravel’s local development server using the Artisan CLI command “serve”. 

That’s it. You’re up and running, ready to start exploring the wonderful world of Laravel. Thanks to the simplicity and clarity that is hard-wired into its DNA and its belief that web app development should be enjoyable and creative – we are confident it is a journey you will enjoy.

Steadfast Collective is a Laravel Agency Ready to Help You

Whether you need assistance with a new Laravel project, new features added to an existing application, or ongoing maintenance, Steadfast Collective is perfectly positioned to help. 

Our team are certified Laravel experts; contact us today to see how our expertise can benefit your development project.