Laravel 9 Tutorial - Save Data in Database (MySQL)

Laravel 9 Tutorial - Save Data in Database

Introduction

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of cloning a Laravel project from a Git hosting platform such as GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket. Whether you're working with Laravel 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or the latest Laravel 11, the steps remain largely the same.

We'll walk through each step involved in cloning the project and setting it up on an Ubuntu server—from installing dependencies to configuring your environment and running the application.

Let’s get started by following the instructions below to successfully clone and set up your Laravel application.

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Prerequisites

Before cloning and setting up a Laravel project, ensure your system has the following tools installed:

• Git: A version control system for tracking code changes.
  ➤ Download Git and follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

• PHP: Laravel requires PHP version 7.3 or higher.
  ➤ To check your version, run php -v In your terminal.

• Composer: A dependency manager for PHP used to install Laravel packages.
  ➤ Download Composer and follow the platform-specific instructions.

• Web Server: Although Laravel includes a built-in development server, using Apache or Nginx is recommended for production.

• Database: If your project uses a database, ensure the appropriate database system (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, etc.) is installed.

Steps to Clone and Set Up the Laravel Project

1. Open Terminal and Clone the Repository
   Navigate to the folder where you want to place your project, then run:

   git clone https://github.com/StarCodeKh/Laravel-9-Sample-Project-With-Template.git
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   cd <project-directory>
   

3. Install Dependencies with Composer

   composer install
   

4. Set Up Environment Configuration
   Copy the default environment file:

   cp .env.example .env
   

   Then open .env and configure your database and environment settings as needed.

5. Generate the Application Key

   php artisan key:generate
   

6. Configure the Database in .env

   Update the following variables with your own database credentials:

   DB_CONNECTION=mysql
   DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
   DB_PORT=3306
   DB_DATABASE=your_db
   DB_USERNAME=root
   DB_PASSWORD=your_password
   

7. Run Migrations

   php artisan migrate
   

8. Start the Laravel Development Server

   php artisan serve
   

   Your application will now be accessible at:
   http://localhost:8000