REST API with Laravel

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.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• PHP
• HTTP server (Apache/Nginx)
• Database (MySQL/MariaDB)
• Composer
• Laravel

Setup

• For a Docker setup, use Laravel's Docker image for a complete environment.
• Alternatively, use XAMPP for a quick setup excluding Docker.

Installation

1. Install Laravel via Composer:

composer global require laravel/installer

2. Create a new Laravel project:

laravel new laravel-api

3. Configure your .env file for database connections.

Development

• 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.

Advanced Features

• Bulk insert feature for efficiently adding multiple records.
• Detailed examples of setting up Laravel Sanctum for secure API requests.

Security

Secure your API endpoints using Laravel Sanctum, which provides token-based authentication and authorization capabilities.

Conclusion

This project walks you through building a REST API with Laravel, highlighting Laravel's powerful features for rapid and secure API development.