Laravel 11 Premium Multipurpose Dashboard Sample

Laravel Project Setup Guide

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

Git: Git is a version control system for tracking changes in source code. Download Git from here and follow the installation instructions for your operating system.
PHP: Laravel requires PHP version 7.3 or higher. Check your PHP version by running php -v in your terminal. If you don’t have PHP installed, visit php.net for installation instructions.
Composer: Composer is a PHP dependency manager used to install Laravel and its packages. Download Composer from here and follow the installation instructions.
Web Server: While Laravel comes with a built-in development server, for production environments, it's recommended to use Apache or Nginx. Ensure one of these is installed on your system.
Database: If your project uses a database, ensure you have a database management system installed (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite).

Clone the Repository: Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to clone your Laravel project. Then, run the following command:
```
git clone https://gitlab.com/SoengSouy/laravel11-with-premium-dashboard-template.git
```
Navigate to the Project Directory: Change into the project directory:
```
cd <project-directory>
```
Install Composer Dependencies: Laravel uses Composer to manage dependencies. Run the following command to install the necessary packages:
```
composer install
```
Create a Copy of the Environment File: Laravel requires an environment .env file for environment configurations. Create a copy of the .env.example file and rename it .env:
```
cp .env.example .env
```

Update Database Credentials: Open the .env file and update your database connection settings:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=your_db_name
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password

Generate the Application Key: Run the following command to generate a unique application key:
```
php artisan key:generate
```
Run Database Migrations: Run the following command to apply database migrations and create the necessary tables:
```
php artisan migrate
```
Serve the Application: You can now start the Laravel development server by running:
```
php artisan serve
```
This will make your application accessible at http://localhost:8000 by default.

With these steps completed, your Laravel application should be up and running. You can now access it through your browser at http://localhost:8000.

If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to refer to the Laravel documentation or reach out for help!