Laravel API Authentication using Sanctum, Passport, and JWT

This repository demonstrates how to implement API authentication in Laravel using three different methods: Sanctum, Passport, and JWT. Each method is implemented in a separate branch for easy reference and usage.

Branches

• master: The main branch containing the base Laravel setup and documentation.
• sanctum: Implementation of API authentication using Laravel Sanctum.
• passport: Implementation of API authentication using Laravel Passport.
• jwt: Implementation of API authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens).

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Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up and use the repository:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/cdmathukiya/laravel-REST-API-crud-example.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory

cd laravel-REST-API-crud-example

Step 3: Choose Your Authentication Method

Depending on your preferred authentication method, switch to the corresponding branch:

• Option 1: Sanctum

  If you want to use Laravel Sanctum, checkout the sanctum branch:

  git checkout sanctum

  Install Dependencies

  composer install

• Option 2: Passport

  If you want to use Laravel Passport, checkout the passport branch:

  git checkout passport

  Install Dependencies

  composer install

  Generate Passport keys

  php artisan passport:keys

• Option 3: JWT

  If you want to use JWT (JSON Web Tokens), checkout the jwt branch:

  git checkout jwt

  Install Dependencies

  composer install

  Generate Secret keys

  php artisan jwt:secret

  Note: Setup .env environment file before execute this command

Step 4: Set Up Environment Variables

Copy the .env.example file to .env and update the necessary environment variables (e.g., database credentials):

cp .env.example .env

Generate an application key:

php artisan key:generate

Step 5: Run Migrations

Run the database migrations to set up the required tables:

php artisan migrate

Step 6: Start the Development Server

Start the Laravel development server:

php artisan serve

Visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser to access the application.

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Authentication Methods Overview

1. Sanctum

Laravel Sanctum provides a lightweight authentication system for SPAs (Single Page Applications), mobile applications, and simple token-based APIs. It is easy to set up and ideal for projects that require simple authentication.

2. Passport

Laravel Passport is a full OAuth2 server implementation for API authentication. It is suitable for applications that require OAuth2 functionality, such as third-party API integrations.

3. JWT

JWT (JSON Web Tokens) is a token-based authentication method that is widely used in modern APIs. It is stateless and works well for distributed systems.

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Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to this project, feel free to open a pull request or create an issue. Contributions are welcome!

License

This project is open-source and available for every one.

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Happy coding! 🚀