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name: fortify-development
description: 'ACTIVATE when the user works on authentication in Laravel. This includes login, registration, password reset, email verification, two-factor authentication (2FA/TOTP/QR codes/recovery codes), profile updates, password confirmation, or any auth-related routes and controllers. Activate when the user mentions Fortify, auth, authentication, login, register, signup, forgot password, verify email, 2FA, or references app/Actions/Fortify/, CreateNewUser, UpdateUserProfileInformation, FortifyServiceProvider, config/fortify.php, or auth guards. Fortify is the frontend-agnostic authentication backend for Laravel that registers all auth routes and controllers. Also activate when building SPA or headless authentication, customizing login redirects, overriding response contracts like LoginResponse, or configuring login throttling. Do NOT activate for Laravel Passport (OAuth2 API tokens), Socialite (OAuth social login), or non-auth Laravel features.'
license: MIT
metadata:
author: laravel
---
# Laravel Fortify Development
Fortify is a headless authentication backend that provides authentication routes and controllers for Laravel applications.
## Documentation
Use `search-docs` for detailed Laravel Fortify patterns and documentation.
## Usage
- **Routes**: Use `list-routes` with `only_vendor: true` and `action: "Fortify"` to see all registered endpoints
- **Actions**: Check `app/Actions/Fortify/` for customizable business logic (user creation, password validation, etc.)
- **Config**: See `config/fortify.php` for all options including features, guards, rate limiters, and username field
- **Contracts**: Look in `Laravel\Fortify\Contracts\` for overridable response classes (`LoginResponse`, `LogoutResponse`, etc.)
- **Views**: All view callbacks are set in `FortifyServiceProvider::boot()` using `Fortify::loginView()`, `Fortify::registerView()`, etc.
## Available Features
Enable in `config/fortify.php` features array:
- `Features::registration()` - User registration
- `Features::resetPasswords()` - Password reset via email
- `Features::emailVerification()` - Requires User to implement `MustVerifyEmail`
- `Features::updateProfileInformation()` - Profile updates
- `Features::updatePasswords()` - Password changes
- `Features::twoFactorAuthentication()` - 2FA with QR codes and recovery codes
> Use `search-docs` for feature configuration options and customization patterns.
## Setup Workflows
### Two-Factor Authentication Setup
```
- [ ] Add TwoFactorAuthenticatable trait to User model
- [ ] Enable feature in config/fortify.php
- [ ] If the `*_add_two_factor_columns_to_users_table.php` migration is missing, publish via `php artisan vendor:publish --tag=fortify-migrations` and migrate
- [ ] Set up view callbacks in FortifyServiceProvider
- [ ] Create 2FA management UI
- [ ] Test QR code and recovery codes
```
> Use `search-docs` for TOTP implementation and recovery code handling patterns.
### Email Verification Setup
```
- [ ] Enable emailVerification feature in config
- [ ] Implement MustVerifyEmail interface on User model
- [ ] Set up verifyEmailView callback
- [ ] Add verified middleware to protected routes
- [ ] Test verification email flow
```
> Use `search-docs` for MustVerifyEmail implementation patterns.
### Password Reset Setup
```
- [ ] Enable resetPasswords feature in config
- [ ] Set up requestPasswordResetLinkView callback
- [ ] Set up resetPasswordView callback
- [ ] Define password.reset named route (if views disabled)
- [ ] Test reset email and link flow
```
> Use `search-docs` for custom password reset flow patterns.
### SPA Authentication Setup
```
- [ ] Set 'views' => false in config/fortify.php
- [ ] Install and configure Laravel Sanctum for session-based SPA authentication
- [ ] Use the 'web' guard in config/fortify.php (required for session-based authentication)
- [ ] Set up CSRF token handling
- [ ] Test XHR authentication flows
```
> Use `search-docs` for integration and SPA authentication patterns.
#### Two-Factor Authentication in SPA Mode
When `views` is set to `false`, Fortify returns JSON responses instead of redirects.
If a user attempts to log in and two-factor authentication is enabled, the login request will return a JSON response indicating that a two-factor challenge is required:
```json
{
"two_factor": true
}
```
## Best Practices
### Custom Authentication Logic
Override authentication behavior using `Fortify::authenticateUsing()` for custom user retrieval or `Fortify::authenticateThrough()` to customize the authentication pipeline. Override response contracts in `AppServiceProvider` for custom redirects.
### Registration Customization
Modify `app/Actions/Fortify/CreateNewUser.php` to customize user creation logic, validation rules, and additional fields.
### Rate Limiting
Configure via `fortify.limiters.login` in config. Default configuration throttles by username + IP combination.
## Key Endpoints
| Feature | Method | Endpoint |
|------------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------|
| Login | POST | `/login` |
| Logout | POST | `/logout` |
| Register | POST | `/register` |
| Password Reset Request | POST | `/forgot-password` |
| Password Reset | POST | `/reset-password` |
| Email Verify Notice | GET | `/email/verify` |
| Resend Verification | POST | `/email/verification-notification` |
| Password Confirm | POST | `/user/confirm-password` |
| Enable 2FA | POST | `/user/two-factor-authentication` |
| Confirm 2FA | POST | `/user/confirmed-two-factor-authentication` |
| 2FA Challenge | POST | `/two-factor-challenge` |
| Get QR Code | GET | `/user/two-factor-qr-code` |
| Recovery Codes | GET/POST | `/user/two-factor-recovery-codes` |
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---
name: inertia-vue-development
description: "Develops Inertia.js v3 Vue client-side applications. Activates when creating Vue pages, forms, or navigation; using <Link>, <Form>, useForm, useHttp, setLayoutProps, or router; working with deferred props, prefetching, optimistic updates, instant visits, or polling; or when user mentions Vue with Inertia, Vue pages, Vue forms, or Vue navigation."
license: MIT
metadata:
author: laravel
---
# Inertia Vue Development
## When to Apply
Activate this skill when:
- Creating or modifying Vue page components for Inertia
- Working with forms in Vue (using `<Form>`, `useForm`, or `useHttp`)
- Implementing client-side navigation with `<Link>` or `router`
- Using v3 features: deferred props, prefetching, optimistic updates, instant visits, layout props, HTTP requests, WhenVisible, InfiniteScroll, once props, flash data, or polling
- Building Vue-specific features with the Inertia protocol
## Documentation
Use `search-docs` for detailed Inertia v3 Vue patterns and documentation.
## Basic Usage
### Page Components Location
Vue page components should be placed in the `resources/js/pages` directory.
### Page Component Structure
<!-- Basic Vue Page Component -->
```vue
<script setup>
defineProps({
users: Array
})
</script>
<template>
<div>
<h1>Users</h1>
<ul>
<li v-for="user in users" :key="user.id">
{{ user.name }}
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</template>
```
## Client-Side Navigation
### Basic Link Component
Use `<Link>` for client-side navigation instead of traditional `<a>` tags:
<!-- Inertia Vue Navigation -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { Link } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
</script>
<template>
<div>
<Link href="/">Home</Link>
<Link href="/users">Users</Link>
<Link :href="`/users/${user.id}`">View User</Link>
</div>
</template>
```
### Link with Method
<!-- Link with POST Method -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { Link } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
</script>
<template>
<Link href="/logout" method="post" as="button">
Logout
</Link>
</template>
```
### Prefetching
Prefetch pages to improve perceived performance:
<!-- Prefetch on Hover -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { Link } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
</script>
<template>
<Link href="/users" prefetch>
Users
</Link>
</template>
```
### Programmatic Navigation
<!-- Router Visit -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { router } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
function handleClick() {
router.visit('/users')
}
// Or with options
function createUser() {
router.visit('/users', {
method: 'post',
data: { name: 'John' },
onSuccess: () => console.log('Done'),
})
}
</script>
<template>
<Link href="/users">Users</Link>
<Link href="/logout" method="post" as="button">Logout</Link>
</template>
```
## Form Handling
### Form Component (Recommended)
The recommended way to build forms is with the `<Form>` component:
<!-- Form Component Example -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { Form } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
</script>
<template>
<Form action="/users" method="post" #default="{ errors, processing, wasSuccessful }">
<input type="text" name="name" />
<div v-if="errors.name">{{ errors.name }}</div>
<input type="email" name="email" />
<div v-if="errors.email">{{ errors.email }}</div>
<button type="submit" :disabled="processing">
{{ processing ? 'Creating...' : 'Create User' }}
</button>
<div v-if="wasSuccessful">User created!</div>
</Form>
</template>
```
### Form Component With All Props
<!-- Form Component Full Example -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { Form } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
</script>
<template>
<Form
action="/users"
method="post"
#default="{
errors,
hasErrors,
processing,
progress,
wasSuccessful,
recentlySuccessful,
setError,
clearErrors,
resetAndClearErrors,
defaults,
isDirty,
reset,
submit
}"
>
<input type="text" name="name" :value="defaults.name" />
<div v-if="errors.name">{{ errors.name }}</div>
<button type="submit" :disabled="processing">
{{ processing ? 'Saving...' : 'Save' }}
</button>
<progress v-if="progress" :value="progress.percentage" max="100">
{{ progress.percentage }}%
</progress>
<div v-if="wasSuccessful">Saved!</div>
</Form>
</template>
```
### Form Component Reset Props
The `<Form>` component supports automatic resetting:
- `resetOnError` - Reset form data when the request fails
- `resetOnSuccess` - Reset form data when the request succeeds
- `setDefaultsOnSuccess` - Update default values on success
Use the `search-docs` tool with a query of `form component resetting` for detailed guidance.
<!-- Form with Reset Props -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { Form } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
</script>
<template>
<Form
action="/users"
method="post"
reset-on-success
set-defaults-on-success
#default="{ errors, processing, wasSuccessful }"
>
<input type="text" name="name" />
<div v-if="errors.name">{{ errors.name }}</div>
<button type="submit" :disabled="processing">
Submit
</button>
</Form>
</template>
```
Forms can also be built using the `useForm` composable for more programmatic control. Use the `search-docs` tool with a query of `useForm helper` for guidance.
### `useForm` Composable
For more programmatic control or to follow existing conventions, use the `useForm` composable:
<!-- useForm Composable Example -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { useForm } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
const form = useForm({
name: '',
email: '',
password: '',
})
function submit() {
form.post('/users', {
onSuccess: () => form.reset('password'),
})
}
</script>
<template>
<form @submit.prevent="submit">
<input type="text" v-model="form.name" />
<div v-if="form.errors.name">{{ form.errors.name }}</div>
<input type="email" v-model="form.email" />
<div v-if="form.errors.email">{{ form.errors.email }}</div>
<input type="password" v-model="form.password" />
<div v-if="form.errors.password">{{ form.errors.password }}</div>
<button type="submit" :disabled="form.processing">
Create User
</button>
</form>
</template>
```
## Inertia v3 Features
### HTTP Requests
Use the `useHttp` hook for standalone HTTP requests that do not trigger Inertia page visits. It provides the same developer experience as `useForm`, but for plain JSON endpoints.
<!-- useHttp Example -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { useHttp } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
const http = useHttp({
query: '',
})
function search() {
http.get('/api/search', {
onSuccess: (response) => {
console.log(response)
},
})
}
</script>
<template>
<input v-model="http.query" @input="search" />
<div v-if="http.processing">Searching...</div>
</template>
```
### Optimistic Updates
Apply data changes instantly before the server responds, with automatic rollback on failure:
<!-- Optimistic Update with Router -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { router } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
function like(post) {
router.optimistic((props) => ({
post: {
...props.post,
likes: props.post.likes + 1,
},
})).post(`/posts/${post.id}/like`)
}
</script>
```
Optimistic updates also work with `useForm` and the `<Form>` component:
<!-- Optimistic Update with Form Component -->
```vue
<template>
<Form
action="/todos"
method="post"
:optimistic="(props, data) => ({
todos: [...props.todos, { id: Date.now(), name: data.name, done: false }],
})"
>
<input type="text" name="name" />
<button type="submit">Add Todo</button>
</Form>
</template>
```
### Instant Visits
Navigate to a new page immediately without waiting for the server response. The target component renders right away with shared props, while page-specific props load in the background.
<!-- Instant Visit with Link -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { Link } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
</script>
<template>
<Link href="/dashboard" component="Dashboard">Dashboard</Link>
<Link
href="/posts/1"
component="Posts/Show"
:page-props="{ post: { id: 1, title: 'My Post' } }"
>
View Post
</Link>
</template>
```
### Layout Props
Share dynamic data between pages and persistent layouts:
<!-- Layout Props in Layout -->
```vue
<script setup>
withDefaults(defineProps({
title: String,
showSidebar: Boolean,
}), {
title: 'My App',
showSidebar: true,
})
</script>
<template>
<header>{{ title }}</header>
<aside v-if="showSidebar">Sidebar</aside>
<main>
<slot />
</main>
</template>
```
<!-- Setting Layout Props from Page -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { setLayoutProps } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
setLayoutProps({
title: 'Dashboard',
showSidebar: false,
})
</script>
<template>
<h1>Dashboard</h1>
</template>
```
### Deferred Props
Use deferred props to load data after initial page render:
<!-- Deferred Props with Empty State -->
```vue
<script setup>
defineProps({
users: Array
})
</script>
<template>
<div>
<h1>Users</h1>
<div v-if="!users" class="animate-pulse">
<div class="h-4 bg-gray-200 rounded w-3/4 mb-2"></div>
<div class="h-4 bg-gray-200 rounded w-1/2"></div>
</div>
<ul v-else>
<li v-for="user in users" :key="user.id">
{{ user.name }}
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</template>
```
### Polling
Use the `usePoll` composable to automatically refresh data at intervals. It handles cleanup on unmount and throttles polling when the tab is inactive.
<!-- Basic Polling -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { usePoll } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
defineProps({
stats: Object
})
usePoll(5000)
</script>
<template>
<div>
<h1>Dashboard</h1>
<div>Active Users: {{ stats.activeUsers }}</div>
</div>
</template>
```
<!-- Polling With Request Options and Manual Control -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { usePoll } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
defineProps({
stats: Object
})
const { start, stop } = usePoll(5000, {
only: ['stats'],
onStart() {
console.log('Polling request started')
},
onFinish() {
console.log('Polling request finished')
},
}, {
autoStart: false,
keepAlive: true,
})
</script>
<template>
<div>
<h1>Dashboard</h1>
<div>Active Users: {{ stats.activeUsers }}</div>
<button @click="start">Start Polling</button>
<button @click="stop">Stop Polling</button>
</div>
</template>
```
- `autoStart` (default `true`) - set to `false` to start polling manually via the returned `start()` function
- `keepAlive` (default `false`) - set to `true` to prevent throttling when the browser tab is inactive
### WhenVisible
Lazy-load a prop when an element scrolls into view. Useful for deferring expensive data that sits below the fold:
<!-- WhenVisible Example -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { WhenVisible } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
defineProps({
stats: Object
})
</script>
<template>
<div>
<h1>Dashboard</h1>
<WhenVisible data="stats" :buffer="200">
<template #fallback>
<div class="animate-pulse">Loading stats...</div>
</template>
<template #default="{ fetching }">
<div>
<p>Total Users: {{ stats.total_users }}</p>
<p>Revenue: {{ stats.revenue }}</p>
<span v-if="fetching">Refreshing...</span>
</div>
</template>
</WhenVisible>
</div>
</template>
```
### InfiniteScroll
Automatically load additional pages of paginated data as users scroll:
<!-- InfiniteScroll Example -->
```vue
<script setup>
import { InfiniteScroll } from '@inertiajs/vue3'
defineProps({
users: Object
})
</script>
<template>
<InfiniteScroll data="users">
<div v-for="user in users.data" :key="user.id">
{{ user.name }}
</div>
</InfiniteScroll>
</template>
```
The server must use `Inertia::scroll()` to configure the paginated data. Use the `search-docs` tool with a query of `infinite scroll` for detailed guidance on buffers, manual loading, reverse mode, and custom trigger elements.
## Server-Side Patterns
Server-side patterns (Inertia::render, props, middleware) are covered in inertia-laravel guidelines.
## Common Pitfalls
- Using traditional `<a>` links instead of Inertia's `<Link>` component (breaks SPA behavior)
- Forgetting that Vue components must have a single root element
- Forgetting to add loading states (skeleton screens) when using deferred props
- Not handling the `undefined` state of deferred props before data loads
- Using `<form>` without preventing default submission (use `<Form>` component or `@submit.prevent`)
- Forgetting to check if `<Form>` component is available in your Inertia version
- Using `router.cancel()` instead of `router.cancelAll()` (v3 breaking change)
- Using `router.on('invalid', ...)` or `router.on('exception', ...)` instead of the renamed `httpException` and `networkError` events
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---
name: laravel-best-practices
description: "Apply this skill whenever writing, reviewing, or refactoring Laravel PHP code. This includes creating or modifying controllers, models, migrations, form requests, policies, jobs, scheduled commands, service classes, and Eloquent queries. Triggers for N+1 and query performance issues, caching strategies, authorization and security patterns, validation, error handling, queue and job configuration, route definitions, and architectural decisions. Also use for Laravel code reviews and refactoring existing Laravel code to follow best practices. Covers any task involving Laravel backend PHP code patterns."
license: MIT
metadata:
author: laravel
---
# Laravel Best Practices
Best practices for Laravel, prioritized by impact. Each rule teaches what to do and why. For exact API syntax, verify with `search-docs`.
## Consistency First
Before applying any rule, check what the application already does. Laravel offers multiple valid approaches — the best choice is the one the codebase already uses, even if another pattern would be theoretically better. Inconsistency is worse than a suboptimal pattern.
Check sibling files, related controllers, models, or tests for established patterns. If one exists, follow it — don't introduce a second way. These rules are defaults for when no pattern exists yet, not overrides.
## Quick Reference
### 1. Database Performance → `rules/db-performance.md`
- Eager load with `with()` to prevent N+1 queries
- Enable `Model::preventLazyLoading()` in development
- Select only needed columns, avoid `SELECT *`
- `chunk()` / `chunkById()` for large datasets
- Index columns used in `WHERE`, `ORDER BY`, `JOIN`
- `withCount()` instead of loading relations to count
- `cursor()` for memory-efficient read-only iteration
- Never query in Blade templates
### 2. Advanced Query Patterns → `rules/advanced-queries.md`
- `addSelect()` subqueries over eager-loading entire has-many for a single value
- Dynamic relationships via subquery FK + `belongsTo`
- Conditional aggregates (`CASE WHEN` in `selectRaw`) over multiple count queries
- `setRelation()` to prevent circular N+1 queries
- `whereIn` + `pluck()` over `whereHas` for better index usage
- Two simple queries can beat one complex query
- Compound indexes matching `orderBy` column order
- Correlated subqueries in `orderBy` for has-many sorting (avoid joins)
### 3. Security → `rules/security.md`
- Define `$fillable` or `$guarded` on every model, authorize every action via policies or gates
- No raw SQL with user input — use Eloquent or query builder
- `{{ }}` for output escaping, `@csrf` on all POST/PUT/DELETE forms, `throttle` on auth and API routes
- Validate MIME type, extension, and size for file uploads
- Never commit `.env`, use `config()` for secrets, `encrypted` cast for sensitive DB fields
### 4. Caching → `rules/caching.md`
- `Cache::remember()` over manual get/put
- `Cache::flexible()` for stale-while-revalidate on high-traffic data
- `Cache::memo()` to avoid redundant cache hits within a request
- Cache tags to invalidate related groups
- `Cache::add()` for atomic conditional writes
- `once()` to memoize per-request or per-object lifetime
- `Cache::lock()` / `lockForUpdate()` for race conditions
- Failover cache stores in production
### 5. Eloquent Patterns → `rules/eloquent.md`
- Correct relationship types with return type hints
- Local scopes for reusable query constraints
- Global scopes sparingly — document their existence
- Attribute casts in the `casts()` method
- Cast date columns, use Carbon instances in templates
- `whereBelongsTo($model)` for cleaner queries
- Never hardcode table names — use `(new Model)->getTable()` or Eloquent queries
### 6. Validation & Forms → `rules/validation.md`
- Form Request classes, not inline validation
- Array notation `['required', 'email']` for new code; follow existing convention
- `$request->validated()` only — never `$request->all()`
- `Rule::when()` for conditional validation
- `after()` instead of `withValidator()`
### 7. Configuration → `rules/config.md`
- `env()` only inside config files
- `App::environment()` or `app()->isProduction()`
- Config, lang files, and constants over hardcoded text
### 8. Testing Patterns → `rules/testing.md`
- `LazilyRefreshDatabase` over `RefreshDatabase` for speed
- `assertModelExists()` over raw `assertDatabaseHas()`
- Factory states and sequences over manual overrides
- Use fakes (`Event::fake()`, `Exceptions::fake()`, etc.) — but always after factory setup, not before
- `recycle()` to share relationship instances across factories
### 9. Queue & Job Patterns → `rules/queue-jobs.md`
- `retry_after` must exceed job `timeout`; use exponential backoff `[1, 5, 10]`
- `ShouldBeUnique` to prevent duplicates; `WithoutOverlapping::untilProcessing()` for concurrency
- Always implement `failed()`; with `retryUntil()`, set `$tries = 0`
- `RateLimited` middleware for external API calls; `Bus::batch()` for related jobs
- Horizon for complex multi-queue scenarios
### 10. Routing & Controllers → `rules/routing.md`
- Implicit route model binding
- Scoped bindings for nested resources
- `Route::resource()` or `apiResource()`
- Methods under 10 lines — extract to actions/services
- Type-hint Form Requests for auto-validation
### 11. HTTP Client → `rules/http-client.md`
- Explicit `timeout` and `connectTimeout` on every request
- `retry()` with exponential backoff for external APIs
- Check response status or use `throw()`
- `Http::pool()` for concurrent independent requests
- `Http::fake()` and `preventStrayRequests()` in tests
### 12. Events, Notifications & Mail → `rules/events-notifications.md`, `rules/mail.md`
- Event discovery over manual registration; `event:cache` in production
- `ShouldDispatchAfterCommit` / `afterCommit()` inside transactions
- Queue notifications and mailables with `ShouldQueue`
- On-demand notifications for non-user recipients
- `HasLocalePreference` on notifiable models
- `assertQueued()` not `assertSent()` for queued mailables
- Markdown mailables for transactional emails
### 13. Error Handling → `rules/error-handling.md`
- `report()`/`render()` on exception classes or in `bootstrap/app.php` — follow existing pattern
- `ShouldntReport` for exceptions that should never log
- Throttle high-volume exceptions to protect log sinks
- `dontReportDuplicates()` for multi-catch scenarios
- Force JSON rendering for API routes
- Structured context via `context()` on exception classes
### 14. Task Scheduling → `rules/scheduling.md`
- `withoutOverlapping()` on variable-duration tasks
- `onOneServer()` on multi-server deployments
- `runInBackground()` for concurrent long tasks
- `environments()` to restrict to appropriate environments
- `takeUntilTimeout()` for time-bounded processing
- Schedule groups for shared configuration
### 15. Architecture → `rules/architecture.md`
- Single-purpose Action classes; dependency injection over `app()` helper
- Prefer official Laravel packages and follow conventions, don't override defaults
- Default to `ORDER BY id DESC` or `created_at DESC`; `mb_*` for UTF-8 safety
- `defer()` for post-response work; `Context` for request-scoped data; `Concurrency::run()` for parallel execution
### 16. Migrations → `rules/migrations.md`
- Generate migrations with `php artisan make:migration`
- `constrained()` for foreign keys
- Never modify migrations that have run in production
- Add indexes in the migration, not as an afterthought
- Mirror column defaults in model `$attributes`
- Reversible `down()` by default; forward-fix migrations for intentionally irreversible changes
- One concern per migration — never mix DDL and DML
### 17. Collections → `rules/collections.md`
- Higher-order messages for simple collection operations
- `cursor()` vs. `lazy()` — choose based on relationship needs
- `lazyById()` when updating records while iterating
- `toQuery()` for bulk operations on collections
### 18. Blade & Views → `rules/blade-views.md`
- `$attributes->merge()` in component templates
- Blade components over `@include`; `@pushOnce` for per-component scripts
- View Composers for shared view data
- `@aware` for deeply nested component props
### 19. Conventions & Style → `rules/style.md`
- Follow Laravel naming conventions for all entities
- Prefer Laravel helpers (`Str`, `Arr`, `Number`, `Uri`, `Str::of()`, `$request->string()`) over raw PHP functions
- No JS/CSS in Blade, no HTML in PHP classes
- Code should be readable; comments only for config files
## How to Apply
Always use a sub-agent to read rule files and explore this skill's content.
1. Identify the file type and select relevant sections (e.g., migration → §16, controller → §1, §3, §5, §6, §10)
2. Check sibling files for existing patterns — follow those first per Consistency First
3. Verify API syntax with `search-docs` for the installed Laravel version
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# Advanced Query Patterns
## Use `addSelect()` Subqueries for Single Values from Has-Many
Instead of eager-loading an entire has-many relationship for a single value (like the latest timestamp), use a correlated subquery via `addSelect()`. This pulls the value directly in the main SQL query — zero extra queries.
```php
public function scopeWithLastLoginAt($query): void
{
$query->addSelect([
'last_login_at' => Login::select('created_at')
->whereColumn('user_id', 'users.id')
->latest()
->take(1),
])->withCasts(['last_login_at' => 'datetime']);
}
```
## Create Dynamic Relationships via Subquery FK
Extend the `addSelect()` pattern to fetch a foreign key via subquery, then define a `belongsTo` relationship on that virtual attribute. This provides a fully-hydrated related model without loading the entire collection.
```php
public function lastLogin(): BelongsTo
{
return $this->belongsTo(Login::class);
}
public function scopeWithLastLogin($query): void
{
$query->addSelect([
'last_login_id' => Login::select('id')
->whereColumn('user_id', 'users.id')
->latest()
->take(1),
])->with('lastLogin');
}
```
## Use Conditional Aggregates Instead of Multiple Count Queries
Replace N separate `count()` queries with a single query using `CASE WHEN` inside `selectRaw()`. Use `toBase()` to skip model hydration when you only need scalar values.
```php
$statuses = Feature::toBase()
->selectRaw("count(case when status = 'Requested' then 1 end) as requested")
->selectRaw("count(case when status = 'Planned' then 1 end) as planned")
->selectRaw("count(case when status = 'Completed' then 1 end) as completed")
->first();
```
## Use `setRelation()` to Prevent Circular N+1
When a parent model is eager-loaded with its children, and the view also needs `$child->parent`, use `setRelation()` to inject the already-loaded parent rather than letting Eloquent fire N additional queries.
```php
$feature->load('comments.user');
$feature->comments->each->setRelation('feature', $feature);
```
## Prefer `whereIn` + Subquery Over `whereHas`
`whereHas()` emits a correlated `EXISTS` subquery that re-executes per row. Using `whereIn()` with a `select('id')` subquery lets the database use an index lookup instead, without loading data into PHP memory.
Incorrect (correlated EXISTS re-executes per row):
```php
$query->whereHas('company', fn ($q) => $q->where('name', 'like', $term));
```
Correct (index-friendly subquery, no PHP memory overhead):
```php
$query->whereIn('company_id', Company::where('name', 'like', $term)->select('id'));
```
## Sometimes Two Simple Queries Beat One Complex Query
Running a small, targeted secondary query and passing its results via `whereIn` is often faster than a single complex correlated subquery or join. The additional round-trip is worthwhile when the secondary query is highly selective and uses its own index.
## Use Compound Indexes Matching `orderBy` Column Order
When ordering by multiple columns, create a single compound index in the same column order as the `ORDER BY` clause. Individual single-column indexes cannot combine for multi-column sorts — the database will filesort without a compound index.
```php
// Migration
$table->index(['last_name', 'first_name']);
// Query — column order must match the index
User::query()->orderBy('last_name')->orderBy('first_name')->paginate();
```
## Use Correlated Subqueries for Has-Many Ordering
When sorting by a value from a has-many relationship, avoid joins (they duplicate rows). Use a correlated subquery inside `orderBy()` instead, paired with an `addSelect` scope for eager loading.
```php
public function scopeOrderByLastLogin($query): void
{
$query->orderByDesc(Login::select('created_at')
->whereColumn('user_id', 'users.id')
->latest()
->take(1)
);
}
```
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# Architecture Best Practices
## Single-Purpose Action Classes
Extract discrete business operations into invokable Action classes.
```php
class CreateOrderAction
{
public function __construct(private InventoryService $inventory) {}
public function execute(array $data): Order
{
$order = Order::create($data);
$this->inventory->reserve($order);
return $order;
}
}
```
## Use Dependency Injection
Always use constructor injection. Avoid `app()` or `resolve()` inside classes.
Incorrect:
```php
class OrderController extends Controller
{
public function store(StoreOrderRequest $request)
{
$service = app(OrderService::class);
return $service->create($request->validated());
}
}
```
Correct:
```php
class OrderController extends Controller
{
public function __construct(private OrderService $service) {}
public function store(StoreOrderRequest $request)
{
return $this->service->create($request->validated());
}
}
```
## Code to Interfaces
Depend on contracts at system boundaries (payment gateways, notification channels, external APIs) for testability and swappability.
Incorrect (concrete dependency):
```php
class OrderService
{
public function __construct(private StripeGateway $gateway) {}
}
```
Correct (interface dependency):
```php
interface PaymentGateway
{
public function charge(int $amount, string $customerId): PaymentResult;
}
class OrderService
{
public function __construct(private PaymentGateway $gateway) {}
}
```
Bind in a service provider:
```php
$this->app->bind(PaymentGateway::class, StripeGateway::class);
```
## Default Sort by Descending
When no explicit order is specified, sort by `id` or `created_at` descending. Explicit ordering prevents cross-database inconsistencies between MySQL and Postgres.
Incorrect:
```php
$posts = Post::paginate();
```
Correct:
```php
$posts = Post::latest()->paginate();
```
## Use Atomic Locks for Race Conditions
Prevent race conditions with `Cache::lock()` or `lockForUpdate()`.
```php
Cache::lock('order-processing-'.$order->id, 10)->block(5, function () use ($order) {
$order->process();
});
// Or at query level
$product = Product::where('id', $id)->lockForUpdate()->first();
```
## Use `mb_*` String Functions
When no Laravel helper exists, prefer `mb_strlen`, `mb_strtolower`, etc. for UTF-8 safety. Standard PHP string functions count bytes, not characters.
Incorrect:
```php
strlen('José'); // 5 (bytes, not characters)
strtolower('MÜNCHEN'); // 'mÜnchen' — fails on multibyte
```
Correct:
```php
mb_strlen('José'); // 4 (characters)
mb_strtolower('MÜNCHEN'); // 'münchen'
// Prefer Laravel's Str helpers when available
Str::length('José'); // 4
Str::lower('MÜNCHEN'); // 'münchen'
```
## Use `defer()` for Post-Response Work
For lightweight tasks that don't need to survive a crash (logging, analytics, cleanup), use `defer()` instead of dispatching a job. The callback runs after the HTTP response is sent — no queue overhead.
Incorrect (job overhead for trivial work):
```php
dispatch(new LogPageView($page));
```
Correct (runs after response, same process):
```php
defer(fn () => PageView::create(['page_id' => $page->id, 'user_id' => auth()->id()]));
```
Use jobs when the work must survive process crashes or needs retry logic. Use `defer()` for fire-and-forget work.
## Use `Context` for Request-Scoped Data
The `Context` facade passes data through the entire request lifecycle — middleware, controllers, jobs, logs — without passing arguments manually.
```php
// In middleware
Context::add('tenant_id', $request->header('X-Tenant-ID'));
// Anywhere later — controllers, jobs, log context
$tenantId = Context::get('tenant_id');
```
Context data automatically propagates to queued jobs and is included in log entries. Use `Context::addHidden()` for sensitive data that should be available in queued jobs but excluded from log context. If data must not leave the current process, do not store it in `Context`.
## Use `Concurrency::run()` for Parallel Execution
Run independent operations in parallel using child processes — no async libraries needed.
```php
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Concurrency;
[$users, $orders] = Concurrency::run([
fn () => User::count(),
fn () => Order::where('status', 'pending')->count(),
]);
```
Each closure runs in a separate process with full Laravel access. Use for independent database queries, API calls, or computations that would otherwise run sequentially.
## Convention Over Configuration
Follow Laravel conventions. Don't override defaults unnecessarily.
Incorrect:
```php
class Customer extends Model
{
protected $table = 'Customer';
protected $primaryKey = 'customer_id';
public function roles(): BelongsToMany
{
return $this->belongsToMany(Role::class, 'role_customer', 'customer_id', 'role_id');
}
}
```
Correct:
```php
class Customer extends Model
{
public function roles(): BelongsToMany
{
return $this->belongsToMany(Role::class);
}
}
```
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# Blade & Views Best Practices
## Use `$attributes->merge()` in Component Templates
Hardcoding classes prevents consumers from adding their own. `merge()` combines class attributes cleanly.
```blade
<div {{ $attributes->merge(['class' => 'alert alert-'.$type]) }}>
{{ $message }}
</div>
```
## Use `@pushOnce` for Per-Component Scripts
If a component renders inside a `@foreach`, `@push` inserts the script N times. `@pushOnce` guarantees it's included exactly once.
## Prefer Blade Components Over `@include`
`@include` shares all parent variables implicitly (hidden coupling). Components have explicit props, attribute bags, and slots.
## Use View Composers for Shared View Data
If every controller rendering a sidebar must pass `$categories`, that's duplicated code. A View Composer centralizes it.
## Use Blade Fragments for Partial Re-Renders (htmx/Turbo)
A single view can return either the full page or just a fragment, keeping routing clean.
```php
return view('dashboard', compact('users'))
->fragmentIf($request->hasHeader('HX-Request'), 'user-list');
```
## Use `@aware` for Deeply Nested Component Props
Avoids re-passing parent props through every level of nested components.
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# Caching Best Practices
## Use `Cache::remember()` Instead of Manual Get/Put
Atomic pattern prevents race conditions and removes boilerplate.
Incorrect:
```php
$val = Cache::get('stats');
if (! $val) {
$val = $this->computeStats();
Cache::put('stats', $val, 60);
}
```
Correct:
```php
$val = Cache::remember('stats', 60, fn () => $this->computeStats());
```
## Use `Cache::flexible()` for Stale-While-Revalidate
On high-traffic keys, one user always gets a slow response when the cache expires. `flexible()` serves slightly stale data while refreshing in the background.
Incorrect: `Cache::remember('users', 300, fn () => User::all());`
Correct: `Cache::flexible('users', [300, 600], fn () => User::all());` — fresh for 5 min, stale-but-served up to 10 min, refreshes via deferred function.
## Use `Cache::memo()` to Avoid Redundant Hits Within a Request
If the same cache key is read multiple times per request (e.g., a service called from multiple places), `memo()` stores the resolved value in memory.
`Cache::memo()->get('settings');` — 5 calls = 1 Redis round-trip instead of 5.
## Use Cache Tags to Invalidate Related Groups
Without tags, invalidating a group of entries requires tracking every key. Tags let you flush atomically. Only works with `redis`, `memcached`, `dynamodb` — not `file` or `database`.
```php
Cache::tags(['user-1'])->flush();
```
## Use `Cache::add()` for Atomic Conditional Writes
`add()` only writes if the key does not exist — atomic, no race condition between checking and writing.
Incorrect: `if (! Cache::has('lock')) { Cache::put('lock', true, 10); }`
Correct: `Cache::add('lock', true, 10);`
## Use `once()` for Per-Request Memoization
`once()` memoizes a function's return value for the lifetime of the object (or request for closures). Unlike `Cache::memo()`, it doesn't hit the cache store at all — pure in-memory.
```php
public function roles(): Collection
{
return once(fn () => $this->loadRoles());
}
```
Multiple calls return the cached result without re-executing. Use `once()` for expensive computations called multiple times per request. Use `Cache::memo()` when you also want cross-request caching.
## Configure Failover Cache Stores in Production
If Redis goes down, the app falls back to a secondary store automatically.
```php
'failover' => ['driver' => 'failover', 'stores' => ['redis', 'database']],
```
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# Collection Best Practices
## Use Higher-Order Messages for Simple Operations
Incorrect:
```php
$users->each(function (User $user) {
$user->markAsVip();
});
```
Correct: `$users->each->markAsVip();`
Works with `each`, `map`, `sum`, `filter`, `reject`, `contains`, etc.
## Choose `cursor()` vs. `lazy()` Correctly
- `cursor()` — one model in memory, but cannot eager-load relationships (N+1 risk).
- `lazy()` — chunked pagination returning a flat LazyCollection, supports eager loading.
Incorrect: `User::with('roles')->cursor()` — eager loading silently ignored.
Correct: `User::with('roles')->lazy()` for relationship access; `User::cursor()` for attribute-only work.
## Use `lazyById()` When Updating Records While Iterating
`lazy()` uses offset pagination — updating records during iteration can skip or double-process. `lazyById()` uses `id > last_id`, safe against mutation.
## Use `toQuery()` for Bulk Operations on Collections
Avoids manual `whereIn` construction.
Incorrect: `User::whereIn('id', $users->pluck('id'))->update([...]);`
Correct: `$users->toQuery()->update([...]);`
## Use `#[CollectedBy]` for Custom Collection Classes
More declarative than overriding `newCollection()`.
```php
#[CollectedBy(UserCollection::class)]
class User extends Model {}
```
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# Configuration Best Practices
## `env()` Only in Config Files
Direct `env()` calls return `null` when config is cached.
Incorrect:
```php
$key = env('API_KEY');
```
Correct:
```php
// config/services.php
'key' => env('API_KEY'),
// Application code
$key = config('services.key');
```
## Use Encrypted Env or External Secrets
Never store production secrets in plain `.env` files in version control.
Incorrect:
```bash
# .env committed to repo or shared in Slack
STRIPE_SECRET=sk_live_abc123
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=wJalrXUtnFEMI
```
Correct:
```bash
php artisan env:encrypt --env=production --readable
php artisan env:decrypt --env=production
```
For cloud deployments, prefer the platform's native secret store (AWS Secrets Manager, Vault, etc.) and inject at runtime.
## Use `App::environment()` for Environment Checks
Incorrect:
```php
if (env('APP_ENV') === 'production') {
```
Correct:
```php
if (app()->isProduction()) {
// or
if (App::environment('production')) {
```
## Use Constants and Language Files
Use class constants instead of hardcoded magic strings for model states, types, and statuses.
```php
// Incorrect
return $this->type === 'normal';
// Correct
return $this->type === self::TYPE_NORMAL;
```
If the application already uses language files for localization, use `__()` for user-facing strings too. Do not introduce language files purely for English-only apps — simple string literals are fine there.
```php
// Only when lang files already exist in the project
return back()->with('message', __('app.article_added'));
```
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# Database Performance Best Practices
## Always Eager Load Relationships
Lazy loading causes N+1 query problems — one query per loop iteration. Always use `with()` to load relationships upfront.
Incorrect (N+1 — executes 1 + N queries):
```php
$posts = Post::all();
foreach ($posts as $post) {
echo $post->author->name;
}
```
Correct (2 queries total):
```php
$posts = Post::with('author')->get();
foreach ($posts as $post) {
echo $post->author->name;
}
```
Constrain eager loads to select only needed columns (always include the foreign key):
```php
$users = User::with(['posts' => function ($query) {
$query->select('id', 'user_id', 'title')
->where('published', true)
->latest()
->limit(10);
}])->get();
```
## Prevent Lazy Loading in Development
Enable this in `AppServiceProvider::boot()` to catch N+1 issues during development.
```php
public function boot(): void
{
Model::preventLazyLoading(! app()->isProduction());
}
```
Throws `LazyLoadingViolationException` when a relationship is accessed without being eager-loaded.
## Select Only Needed Columns
Avoid `SELECT *` — especially when tables have large text or JSON columns.
Incorrect:
```php
$posts = Post::with('author')->get();
```
Correct:
```php
$posts = Post::select('id', 'title', 'user_id', 'created_at')
->with(['author:id,name,avatar'])
->get();
```
When selecting columns on eager-loaded relationships, always include the foreign key column or the relationship won't match.
## Chunk Large Datasets
Never load thousands of records at once. Use chunking for batch processing.
Incorrect:
```php
$users = User::all();
foreach ($users as $user) {
$user->notify(new WeeklyDigest);
}
```
Correct:
```php
User::where('subscribed', true)->chunk(200, function ($users) {
foreach ($users as $user) {
$user->notify(new WeeklyDigest);
}
});
```
Use `chunkById()` when modifying records during iteration — standard `chunk()` uses OFFSET which shifts when rows change:
```php
User::where('active', false)->chunkById(200, function ($users) {
$users->each->delete();
});
```
## Add Database Indexes
Index columns that appear in `WHERE`, `ORDER BY`, `JOIN`, and `GROUP BY` clauses.
Incorrect:
```php
Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained();
$table->string('status');
$table->timestamps();
});
```
Correct:
```php
Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('user_id')->index()->constrained();
$table->string('status')->index();
$table->timestamps();
$table->index(['status', 'created_at']);
});
```
Add composite indexes for common query patterns (e.g., `WHERE status = ? ORDER BY created_at`).
## Use `withCount()` for Counting Relations
Never load entire collections just to count them.
Incorrect:
```php
$posts = Post::all();
foreach ($posts as $post) {
echo $post->comments->count();
}
```
Correct:
```php
$posts = Post::withCount('comments')->get();
foreach ($posts as $post) {
echo $post->comments_count;
}
```
Conditional counting:
```php
$posts = Post::withCount([
'comments',
'comments as approved_comments_count' => function ($query) {
$query->where('approved', true);
},
])->get();
```
## Use `cursor()` for Memory-Efficient Iteration
For read-only iteration over large result sets, `cursor()` loads one record at a time via a PHP generator.
Incorrect:
```php
$users = User::where('active', true)->get();
```
Correct:
```php
foreach (User::where('active', true)->cursor() as $user) {
ProcessUser::dispatch($user->id);
}
```
Use `cursor()` for read-only iteration. Use `chunk()` / `chunkById()` when modifying records.
## No Queries in Blade Templates
Never execute queries in Blade templates. Pass data from controllers.
Incorrect:
```blade
@foreach (User::all() as $user)
{{ $user->profile->name }}
@endforeach
```
Correct:
```php
// Controller
$users = User::with('profile')->get();
return view('users.index', compact('users'));
```
```blade
@foreach ($users as $user)
{{ $user->profile->name }}
@endforeach
```
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# Eloquent Best Practices
## Use Correct Relationship Types
Use `hasMany`, `belongsTo`, `morphMany`, etc. with proper return type hints.
```php
public function comments(): HasMany
{
return $this->hasMany(Comment::class);
}
public function author(): BelongsTo
{
return $this->belongsTo(User::class, 'user_id');
}
```
## Use Local Scopes for Reusable Queries
Extract reusable query constraints into local scopes to avoid duplication.
Incorrect:
```php
$active = User::where('verified', true)->whereNotNull('activated_at')->get();
$articles = Article::whereHas('user', function ($q) {
$q->where('verified', true)->whereNotNull('activated_at');
})->get();
```
Correct:
```php
public function scopeActive(Builder $query): Builder
{
return $query->where('verified', true)->whereNotNull('activated_at');
}
// Usage
$active = User::active()->get();
$articles = Article::whereHas('user', fn ($q) => $q->active())->get();
```
## Apply Global Scopes Sparingly
Global scopes silently modify every query on the model, making debugging difficult. Prefer local scopes and reserve global scopes for truly universal constraints like soft deletes or multi-tenancy.
Incorrect (global scope for a conditional filter):
```php
class PublishedScope implements Scope
{
public function apply(Builder $builder, Model $model): void
{
$builder->where('published', true);
}
}
// Now admin panels, reports, and background jobs all silently skip drafts
```
Correct (local scope you opt into):
```php
public function scopePublished(Builder $query): Builder
{
return $query->where('published', true);
}
Post::published()->paginate(); // Explicit
Post::paginate(); // Admin sees all
```
## Define Attribute Casts
Use the `casts()` method (or `$casts` property following project convention) for automatic type conversion.
```php
protected function casts(): array
{
return [
'is_active' => 'boolean',
'metadata' => 'array',
'total' => 'decimal:2',
];
}
```
## Cast Date Columns Properly
Always cast date columns. Use Carbon instances in templates instead of formatting strings manually.
Incorrect:
```blade
{{ Carbon::createFromFormat('Y-d-m H-i', $order->ordered_at)->toDateString() }}
```
Correct:
```php
protected function casts(): array
{
return [
'ordered_at' => 'datetime',
];
}
```
```blade
{{ $order->ordered_at->toDateString() }}
{{ $order->ordered_at->format('m-d') }}
```
## Use `whereBelongsTo()` for Relationship Queries
Cleaner than manually specifying foreign keys.
Incorrect:
```php
Post::where('user_id', $user->id)->get();
```
Correct:
```php
Post::whereBelongsTo($user)->get();
Post::whereBelongsTo($user, 'author')->get();
```
## Avoid Hardcoded Table Names in Queries
Never use string literals for table names in raw queries, joins, or subqueries. Hardcoded table names make it impossible to find all places a model is used and break refactoring (e.g., renaming a table requires hunting through every raw string).
Incorrect:
```php
DB::table('users')->where('active', true)->get();
$query->join('companies', 'companies.id', '=', 'users.company_id');
DB::select('SELECT * FROM orders WHERE status = ?', ['pending']);
```
Correct — reference the model's table:
```php
DB::table((new User)->getTable())->where('active', true)->get();
// Even better — use Eloquent or the query builder instead of raw SQL
User::where('active', true)->get();
Order::where('status', 'pending')->get();
```
Prefer Eloquent queries and relationships over `DB::table()` whenever possible — they already reference the model's table. When `DB::table()` or raw joins are unavoidable, always use `(new Model)->getTable()` to keep the reference traceable.
**Exception — migrations:** In migrations, hardcoded table names via `DB::table('settings')` are acceptable and preferred. Models change over time but migrations are frozen snapshots — referencing a model that is later renamed or deleted would break the migration.
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# Error Handling Best Practices
## Exception Reporting and Rendering
There are two valid approaches — choose one and apply it consistently across the project.
**Co-location on the exception class** — keeps behavior alongside the exception definition, easier to find:
```php
class InvalidOrderException extends Exception
{
public function report(): void { /* custom reporting */ }
public function render(Request $request): Response
{
return response()->view('errors.invalid-order', status: 422);
}
}
```
**Centralized in `bootstrap/app.php`** — all exception handling in one place, easier to see the full picture:
```php
->withExceptions(function (Exceptions $exceptions) {
$exceptions->report(function (InvalidOrderException $e) { /* ... */ });
$exceptions->render(function (InvalidOrderException $e, Request $request) {
return response()->view('errors.invalid-order', status: 422);
});
})
```
Check the existing codebase and follow whichever pattern is already established.
## Use `ShouldntReport` for Exceptions That Should Never Log
More discoverable than listing classes in `dontReport()`.
```php
class PodcastProcessingException extends Exception implements ShouldntReport {}
```
## Throttle High-Volume Exceptions
A single failing integration can flood error tracking. Use `throttle()` to rate-limit per exception type.
## Enable `dontReportDuplicates()`
Prevents the same exception instance from being logged multiple times when `report($e)` is called in multiple catch blocks.
## Force JSON Error Rendering for API Routes
Laravel auto-detects `Accept: application/json` but API clients may not set it. Explicitly declare JSON rendering for API routes.
```php
$exceptions->shouldRenderJsonWhen(function (Request $request, Throwable $e) {
return $request->is('api/*') || $request->expectsJson();
});
```
## Add Context to Exception Classes
Attach structured data to exceptions at the source via a `context()` method — Laravel includes it automatically in the log entry.
```php
class InvalidOrderException extends Exception
{
public function context(): array
{
return ['order_id' => $this->orderId];
}
}
```
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# Events & Notifications Best Practices
## Rely on Event Discovery
Laravel auto-discovers listeners by reading `handle(EventType $event)` type-hints. No manual registration needed in `AppServiceProvider`.
## Run `event:cache` in Production Deploy
Event discovery scans the filesystem per-request in dev. Cache it in production: `php artisan optimize` or `php artisan event:cache`.
## Use `ShouldDispatchAfterCommit` Inside Transactions
Without it, a queued listener may process before the DB transaction commits, reading data that doesn't exist yet.
```php
class OrderShipped implements ShouldDispatchAfterCommit {}
```
## Always Queue Notifications
Notifications often hit external APIs (email, SMS, Slack). Without `ShouldQueue`, they block the HTTP response.
```php
class InvoicePaid extends Notification implements ShouldQueue
{
use Queueable;
}
```
## Use `afterCommit()` on Notifications in Transactions
Same race condition as events — the queued notification job may run before the transaction commits.
## Route Notification Channels to Dedicated Queues
Mail and database notifications have different priorities. Use `viaQueues()` to route them to separate queues.
## Use On-Demand Notifications for Non-User Recipients
Avoid creating dummy models to send notifications to arbitrary addresses.
```php
Notification::route('mail', 'admin@example.com')->notify(new SystemAlert());
```
## Implement `HasLocalePreference` on Notifiable Models
Laravel automatically uses the user's preferred locale for all notifications and mailables — no per-call `locale()` needed.
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# HTTP Client Best Practices
## Always Set Explicit Timeouts
The default timeout is 30 seconds — too long for most API calls. Always set explicit `timeout` and `connectTimeout` to fail fast.
Incorrect:
```php
$response = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users');
```
Correct:
```php
$response = Http::timeout(5)
->connectTimeout(3)
->get('https://api.example.com/users');
```
For service-specific clients, define timeouts in a macro:
```php
Http::macro('github', function () {
return Http::baseUrl('https://api.github.com')
->timeout(10)
->connectTimeout(3)
->withToken(config('services.github.token'));
});
$response = Http::github()->get('/repos/laravel/framework');
```
## Use Retry with Backoff for External APIs
External APIs have transient failures. Use `retry()` with increasing delays.
Incorrect:
```php
$response = Http::post('https://api.stripe.com/v1/charges', $data);
if ($response->failed()) {
throw new PaymentFailedException('Charge failed');
}
```
Correct:
```php
$response = Http::retry([100, 500, 1000])
->timeout(10)
->post('https://api.stripe.com/v1/charges', $data);
```
Only retry on specific errors:
```php
$response = Http::retry(3, 100, function (Exception $exception, PendingRequest $request) {
return $exception instanceof ConnectionException
|| ($exception instanceof RequestException && $exception->response->serverError());
})->post('https://api.example.com/data');
```
## Handle Errors Explicitly
The HTTP Client does not throw on 4xx/5xx by default. Always check status or use `throw()`.
Incorrect:
```php
$response = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users/1');
$user = $response->json(); // Could be an error body
```
Correct:
```php
$response = Http::timeout(5)
->get('https://api.example.com/users/1')
->throw();
$user = $response->json();
```
For graceful degradation:
```php
$response = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users/1');
if ($response->successful()) {
return $response->json();
}
if ($response->notFound()) {
return null;
}
$response->throw();
```
## Use Request Pooling for Concurrent Requests
When making multiple independent API calls, use `Http::pool()` instead of sequential calls.
Incorrect:
```php
$users = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users')->json();
$posts = Http::get('https://api.example.com/posts')->json();
$comments = Http::get('https://api.example.com/comments')->json();
```
Correct:
```php
use Illuminate\Http\Client\Pool;
$responses = Http::pool(fn (Pool $pool) => [
$pool->as('users')->get('https://api.example.com/users'),
$pool->as('posts')->get('https://api.example.com/posts'),
$pool->as('comments')->get('https://api.example.com/comments'),
]);
$users = $responses['users']->json();
$posts = $responses['posts']->json();
```
## Fake HTTP Calls in Tests
Never make real HTTP requests in tests. Use `Http::fake()` and `preventStrayRequests()`.
Incorrect:
```php
it('syncs user from API', function () {
$service = new UserSyncService;
$service->sync(1); // Hits the real API
});
```
Correct:
```php
it('syncs user from API', function () {
Http::preventStrayRequests();
Http::fake([
'api.example.com/users/1' => Http::response([
'name' => 'John Doe',
'email' => 'john@example.com',
]),
]);
$service = new UserSyncService;
$service->sync(1);
Http::assertSent(function (Request $request) {
return $request->url() === 'https://api.example.com/users/1';
});
});
```
Test failure scenarios too:
```php
Http::fake([
'api.example.com/*' => Http::failedConnection(),
]);
```
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# Mail Best Practices
## Implement `ShouldQueue` on the Mailable Class
Makes queueing the default regardless of how the mailable is dispatched. No need to remember `Mail::queue()` at every call site — `Mail::send()` also queues it.
## Use `afterCommit()` on Mailables Inside Transactions
A queued mailable dispatched inside a transaction may process before the commit. Use `$this->afterCommit()` in the constructor.
## Use `assertQueued()` Not `assertSent()` for Queued Mailables
`Mail::assertSent()` only catches synchronous mail. Queued mailables silently pass `assertSent`, giving false confidence.
Incorrect: `Mail::assertSent(OrderShipped::class);` when mailable implements `ShouldQueue`.
Correct: `Mail::assertQueued(OrderShipped::class);`
## Use Markdown Mailables for Transactional Emails
Markdown mailables auto-generate both HTML and plain-text versions, use responsive components, and allow global style customization. Generate with `--markdown` flag.
## Separate Content Tests from Sending Tests
Content tests: instantiate the mailable directly, call `assertSeeInHtml()`.
Sending tests: use `Mail::fake()` and `assertSent()`/`assertQueued()`.
Don't mix them — it conflates concerns and makes tests brittle.
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# Migration Best Practices
## Generate Migrations with Artisan
Always use `php artisan make:migration` for consistent naming and timestamps.
Incorrect (manually created file):
```php
// database/migrations/posts_migration.php ← wrong naming, no timestamp
```
Correct (Artisan-generated):
```bash
php artisan make:migration create_posts_table
php artisan make:migration add_slug_to_posts_table
```
## Use `constrained()` for Foreign Keys
Automatic naming and referential integrity.
```php
$table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained()->cascadeOnDelete();
// Non-standard names
$table->foreignId('author_id')->constrained('users');
```
## Never Modify Deployed Migrations
Once a migration has run in production, treat it as immutable. Create a new migration to change the table.
Incorrect (editing a deployed migration):
```php
// 2024_01_01_create_posts_table.php — already in production
$table->string('slug')->unique(); // ← added after deployment
```
Correct (new migration to alter):
```php
// 2024_03_15_add_slug_to_posts_table.php
Schema::table('posts', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->string('slug')->unique()->after('title');
});
```
## Add Indexes in the Migration
Add indexes when creating the table, not as an afterthought. Columns used in `WHERE`, `ORDER BY`, and `JOIN` clauses need indexes.
Incorrect:
```php
Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained();
$table->string('status');
$table->timestamps();
});
```
Correct:
```php
Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained()->index();
$table->string('status')->index();
$table->timestamp('shipped_at')->nullable()->index();
$table->timestamps();
});
```
## Mirror Defaults in Model `$attributes`
When a column has a database default, mirror it in the model so new instances have correct values before saving.
```php
// Migration
$table->string('status')->default('pending');
// Model
protected $attributes = [
'status' => 'pending',
];
```
## Write Reversible `down()` Methods by Default
Implement `down()` for schema changes that can be safely reversed so `migrate:rollback` works in CI and failed deployments.
```php
public function down(): void
{
Schema::table('posts', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->dropColumn('slug');
});
}
```
For intentionally irreversible migrations (e.g., destructive data backfills), leave a clear comment and require a forward fix migration instead of pretending rollback is supported.
## Keep Migrations Focused
One concern per migration. Never mix DDL (schema changes) and DML (data manipulation).
Incorrect (partial failure creates unrecoverable state):
```php
public function up(): void
{
Schema::create('settings', function (Blueprint $table) { ... });
DB::table('settings')->insert(['key' => 'version', 'value' => '1.0']);
}
```
Correct (separate migrations):
```php
// Migration 1: create_settings_table
Schema::create('settings', function (Blueprint $table) { ... });
// Migration 2: seed_default_settings
DB::table('settings')->insert(['key' => 'version', 'value' => '1.0']);
```
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# Queue & Job Best Practices
## Set `retry_after` Greater Than `timeout`
If `retry_after` is shorter than the job's `timeout`, the queue worker re-dispatches the job while it's still running, causing duplicate execution.
Incorrect (`retry_after``timeout`):
```php
class ProcessReport implements ShouldQueue
{
public $timeout = 120;
}
// config/queue.php — retry_after: 90 ← job retried while still running!
```
Correct (`retry_after` > `timeout`):
```php
class ProcessReport implements ShouldQueue
{
public $timeout = 120;
}
// config/queue.php — retry_after: 180 ← safely longer than any job timeout
```
## Use Exponential Backoff
Use progressively longer delays between retries to avoid hammering failing services.
Incorrect (fixed retry interval):
```php
class SyncWithStripe implements ShouldQueue
{
public $tries = 3;
// Default: retries immediately, overwhelming the API
}
```
Correct (exponential backoff):
```php
class SyncWithStripe implements ShouldQueue
{
public $tries = 3;
public $backoff = [1, 5, 10];
}
```
## Implement `ShouldBeUnique`
Prevent duplicate job processing.
```php
class GenerateInvoice implements ShouldQueue, ShouldBeUnique
{
public function uniqueId(): string
{
return $this->order->id;
}
public $uniqueFor = 3600;
}
```
## Always Implement `failed()`
Handle errors explicitly — don't rely on silent failure.
```php
public function failed(?Throwable $exception): void
{
$this->podcast->update(['status' => 'failed']);
Log::error('Processing failed', ['id' => $this->podcast->id, 'error' => $exception->getMessage()]);
}
```
## Rate Limit External API Calls in Jobs
Use `RateLimited` middleware to throttle jobs calling third-party APIs.
```php
public function middleware(): array
{
return [new RateLimited('external-api')];
}
```
## Batch Related Jobs
Use `Bus::batch()` when jobs should succeed or fail together.
```php
Bus::batch([
new ImportCsvChunk($chunk1),
new ImportCsvChunk($chunk2),
])
->then(fn (Batch $batch) => Notification::send($user, new ImportComplete))
->catch(fn (Batch $batch, Throwable $e) => Log::error('Batch failed'))
->dispatch();
```
## `retryUntil()` Needs `$tries = 0`
When using time-based retry limits, set `$tries = 0` to avoid premature failure.
```php
public $tries = 0;
public function retryUntil(): \DateTimeInterface
{
return now()->addHours(4);
}
```
## Use `WithoutOverlapping::untilProcessing()`
Prevents concurrent execution while allowing new instances to queue.
```php
public function middleware(): array
{
return [new WithoutOverlapping($this->product->id)->untilProcessing()];
}
```
Without `untilProcessing()`, the lock extends through queue wait time. With it, the lock releases when processing starts.
## Use Horizon for Complex Queue Scenarios
Use Laravel Horizon when you need monitoring, auto-scaling, failure tracking, or multiple queues with different priorities.
```php
// config/horizon.php
'environments' => [
'production' => [
'supervisor-1' => [
'connection' => 'redis',
'queue' => ['high', 'default', 'low'],
'balance' => 'auto',
'minProcesses' => 1,
'maxProcesses' => 10,
'tries' => 3,
],
],
],
```
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# Routing & Controllers Best Practices
## Use Implicit Route Model Binding
Let Laravel resolve models automatically from route parameters.
Incorrect:
```php
public function show(int $id)
{
$post = Post::findOrFail($id);
}
```
Correct:
```php
public function show(Post $post)
{
return view('posts.show', ['post' => $post]);
}
```
## Use Scoped Bindings for Nested Resources
Enforce parent-child relationships automatically.
```php
Route::get('/users/{user}/posts/{post}', function (User $user, Post $post) {
// $post is automatically scoped to $user
})->scopeBindings();
```
## Use Resource Controllers
Use `Route::resource()` or `apiResource()` for RESTful endpoints.
```php
Route::resource('posts', PostController::class);
Route::apiResource('api/posts', Api\PostController::class);
```
## Keep Controllers Thin
Aim for under 10 lines per method. Extract business logic to action or service classes.
Incorrect:
```php
public function store(Request $request)
{
$validated = $request->validate([...]);
if ($request->hasFile('image')) {
$request->file('image')->move(public_path('images'));
}
$post = Post::create($validated);
$post->tags()->sync($validated['tags']);
event(new PostCreated($post));
return redirect()->route('posts.show', $post);
}
```
Correct:
```php
public function store(StorePostRequest $request, CreatePostAction $create)
{
$post = $create->execute($request->validated());
return redirect()->route('posts.show', $post);
}
```
## Type-Hint Form Requests
Type-hinting Form Requests triggers automatic validation and authorization before the method executes.
Incorrect:
```php
public function store(Request $request): RedirectResponse
{
$validated = $request->validate([
'title' => ['required', 'max:255'],
'body' => ['required'],
]);
Post::create($validated);
return redirect()->route('posts.index');
}
```
Correct:
```php
public function store(StorePostRequest $request): RedirectResponse
{
Post::create($request->validated());
return redirect()->route('posts.index');
}
```
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# Task Scheduling Best Practices
## Use `withoutOverlapping()` on Variable-Duration Tasks
Without it, a long-running task spawns a second instance on the next tick, causing double-processing or resource exhaustion.
## Use `onOneServer()` on Multi-Server Deployments
Without it, every server runs the same task simultaneously. Requires a shared cache driver (Redis, database, Memcached).
## Use `runInBackground()` for Concurrent Long Tasks
By default, tasks at the same tick run sequentially. A slow first task delays all subsequent ones. `runInBackground()` runs them as separate processes.
## Use `environments()` to Restrict Tasks
Prevent accidental execution of production-only tasks (billing, reporting) on staging.
```php
Schedule::command('billing:charge')->monthly()->environments(['production']);
```
## Use `takeUntilTimeout()` for Time-Bounded Processing
A task running every 15 minutes that processes an unbounded cursor can overlap with the next run. Bound execution time.
## Use Schedule Groups for Shared Configuration
Avoid repeating `->onOneServer()->timezone('America/New_York')` across many tasks.
```php
Schedule::daily()
->onOneServer()
->timezone('America/New_York')
->group(function () {
Schedule::command('emails:send --force');
Schedule::command('emails:prune');
});
```
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# Security Best Practices
## Mass Assignment Protection
Every model must define `$fillable` (whitelist) or `$guarded` (blacklist).
Incorrect:
```php
class User extends Model
{
protected $guarded = []; // All fields are mass assignable
}
```
Correct:
```php
class User extends Model
{
protected $fillable = [
'name',
'email',
'password',
];
}
```
Never use `$guarded = []` on models that accept user input.
## Authorize Every Action
Use policies or gates in controllers. Never skip authorization.
Incorrect:
```php
public function update(Request $request, Post $post)
{
$post->update($request->validated());
}
```
Correct:
```php
public function update(UpdatePostRequest $request, Post $post)
{
Gate::authorize('update', $post);
$post->update($request->validated());
}
```
Or via Form Request:
```php
public function authorize(): bool
{
return $this->user()->can('update', $this->route('post'));
}
```
## Prevent SQL Injection
Always use parameter binding. Never interpolate user input into queries.
Incorrect:
```php
DB::select("SELECT * FROM users WHERE name = '{$request->name}'");
```
Correct:
```php
User::where('name', $request->name)->get();
// Raw expressions with bindings
User::whereRaw('LOWER(name) = ?', [strtolower($request->name)])->get();
```
## Escape Output to Prevent XSS
Use `{{ }}` for HTML escaping. Only use `{!! !!}` for trusted, pre-sanitized content.
Incorrect:
```blade
{!! $user->bio !!}
```
Correct:
```blade
{{ $user->bio }}
```
## CSRF Protection
Include `@csrf` in all POST/PUT/DELETE Blade forms. Not needed in Inertia.
Incorrect:
```blade
<form method="POST" action="/posts">
<input type="text" name="title">
</form>
```
Correct:
```blade
<form method="POST" action="/posts">
@csrf
<input type="text" name="title">
</form>
```
## Rate Limit Auth and API Routes
Apply `throttle` middleware to authentication and API routes.
```php
RateLimiter::for('login', function (Request $request) {
return Limit::perMinute(5)->by($request->ip());
});
Route::post('/login', LoginController::class)->middleware('throttle:login');
```
## Validate File Uploads
Validate MIME type, extension, and size. Never trust client-provided filenames.
```php
public function rules(): array
{
return [
'avatar' => ['required', 'image', 'mimes:jpg,jpeg,png,webp', 'max:2048'],
];
}
```
Store with generated filenames:
```php
$path = $request->file('avatar')->store('avatars', 'public');
```
## Keep Secrets Out of Code
Never commit `.env`. Access secrets via `config()` only.
Incorrect:
```php
$key = env('API_KEY');
```
Correct:
```php
// config/services.php
'api_key' => env('API_KEY'),
// In application code
$key = config('services.api_key');
```
## Audit Dependencies
Run `composer audit` periodically to check for known vulnerabilities in dependencies. Automate this in CI to catch issues before deployment.
```bash
composer audit
```
## Encrypt Sensitive Database Fields
Use `encrypted` cast for API keys/tokens and mark the attribute as `hidden`.
Incorrect:
```php
class Integration extends Model
{
protected function casts(): array
{
return [
'api_key' => 'string',
];
}
}
```
Correct:
```php
class Integration extends Model
{
protected $hidden = ['api_key', 'api_secret'];
protected function casts(): array
{
return [
'api_key' => 'encrypted',
'api_secret' => 'encrypted',
];
}
}
```
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# Conventions & Style
## Follow Laravel Naming Conventions
| What | Convention | Good | Bad |
|------|-----------|------|-----|
| Controller | singular | `ArticleController` | `ArticlesController` |
| Model | singular | `User` | `Users` |
| Table | plural, snake_case | `article_comments` | `articleComments` |
| Pivot table | singular alphabetical | `article_user` | `user_article` |
| Column | snake_case, no model name | `meta_title` | `article_meta_title` |
| Foreign key | singular model + `_id` | `article_id` | `articles_id` |
| Route | plural | `articles/1` | `article/1` |
| Route name | snake_case with dots | `users.show_active` | `users.show-active` |
| Method | camelCase | `getAll` | `get_all` |
| Variable | camelCase | `$articlesWithAuthor` | `$articles_with_author` |
| Collection | descriptive, plural | `$activeUsers` | `$data` |
| Object | descriptive, singular | `$activeUser` | `$users` |
| View | kebab-case | `show-filtered.blade.php` | `showFiltered.blade.php` |
| Config | snake_case | `google_calendar.php` | `googleCalendar.php` |
| Enum | singular | `UserType` | `UserTypes` |
## Prefer Shorter Readable Syntax
| Verbose | Shorter |
|---------|---------|
| `Session::get('cart')` | `session('cart')` |
| `$request->session()->get('cart')` | `session('cart')` |
| `$request->input('name')` | `$request->name` |
| `return Redirect::back()` | `return back()` |
| `Carbon::now()` | `now()` |
| `App::make('Class')` | `app('Class')` |
| `->where('column', '=', 1)` | `->where('column', 1)` |
| `->orderBy('created_at', 'desc')` | `->latest()` |
| `->orderBy('created_at', 'asc')` | `->oldest()` |
| `->first()->name` | `->value('name')` |
## Use Laravel String & Array Helpers
Laravel provides `Str`, `Arr`, `Number`, and `Uri` helper classes that are more readable, chainable, and UTF-8 safe than raw PHP functions. Always prefer them.
Strings — use `Str` and fluent `Str::of()` over raw PHP:
```php
// Incorrect
$slug = strtolower(str_replace(' ', '-', $title));
$short = substr($text, 0, 100) . '...';
$class = substr(strrchr('App\Models\User', '\'), 1);
// Correct
$slug = Str::slug($title);
$short = Str::limit($text, 100);
$class = class_basename('App\Models\User');
```
Fluent strings — chain operations for complex transformations:
```php
// Incorrect
$result = strtolower(trim(str_replace('_', '-', $input)));
// Correct
$result = Str::of($input)->trim()->replace('_', '-')->lower();
```
Key `Str` methods to prefer: `Str::slug()`, `Str::limit()`, `Str::contains()`, `Str::before()`, `Str::after()`, `Str::between()`, `Str::camel()`, `Str::snake()`, `Str::kebab()`, `Str::headline()`, `Str::squish()`, `Str::mask()`, `Str::uuid()`, `Str::ulid()`, `Str::random()`, `Str::is()`.
Arrays — use `Arr` over raw PHP:
```php
// Incorrect
$name = isset($array['user']['name']) ? $array['user']['name'] : 'default';
// Correct
$name = Arr::get($array, 'user.name', 'default');
```
Key `Arr` methods: `Arr::get()`, `Arr::has()`, `Arr::only()`, `Arr::except()`, `Arr::first()`, `Arr::flatten()`, `Arr::pluck()`, `Arr::where()`, `Arr::wrap()`.
Numbers — use `Number` for display formatting:
```php
Number::format(1000000); // "1,000,000"
Number::currency(1500, 'USD'); // "$1,500.00"
Number::abbreviate(1000000); // "1M"
Number::fileSize(1024 * 1024); // "1 MB"
Number::percentage(75.5); // "75.5%"
```
URIs — use `Uri` for URL manipulation:
```php
$uri = Uri::of('https://example.com/search')
->withQuery(['q' => 'laravel', 'page' => 1]);
```
Use `$request->string('name')` to get a fluent `Stringable` directly from request input for immediate chaining.
Use `search-docs` for the full list of available methods — these helpers are extensive.
## No Inline JS/CSS in Blade
Do not put JS or CSS in Blade templates. Do not put HTML in PHP classes.
Incorrect:
```blade
let article = `{{ json_encode($article) }}`;
```
Correct:
```blade
<button class="js-fav-article" data-article='@json($article)'>{{ $article->name }}</button>
```
Pass data to JS via data attributes or use a dedicated PHP-to-JS package.
## No Unnecessary Comments
Code should be readable on its own. Use descriptive method and variable names instead of comments. The only exception is config files, where descriptive comments are expected.
Incorrect:
```php
// Check if there are any joins
if (count((array) $builder->getQuery()->joins) > 0)
```
Correct:
```php
if ($this->hasJoins())
```
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# Testing Best Practices
## Use `LazilyRefreshDatabase` Over `RefreshDatabase`
`RefreshDatabase` runs all migrations every test run even when the schema hasn't changed. `LazilyRefreshDatabase` only migrates when needed, significantly speeding up large suites.
## Use Model Assertions Over Raw Database Assertions
Incorrect: `$this->assertDatabaseHas('users', ['id' => $user->id]);`
Correct: `$this->assertModelExists($user);`
More expressive, type-safe, and fails with clearer messages.
## Use Factory States and Sequences
Named states make tests self-documenting. Sequences eliminate repetitive setup.
Incorrect: `User::factory()->create(['email_verified_at' => null]);`
Correct: `User::factory()->unverified()->create();`
## Use `Exceptions::fake()` to Assert Exception Reporting
Instead of `withoutExceptionHandling()`, use `Exceptions::fake()` to assert the correct exception was reported while the request completes normally.
## Call `Event::fake()` After Factory Setup
Model factories rely on model events (e.g., `creating` to generate UUIDs). Calling `Event::fake()` before factory calls silences those events, producing broken models.
Incorrect: `Event::fake(); $user = User::factory()->create();`
Correct: `$user = User::factory()->create(); Event::fake();`
## Use `recycle()` to Share Relationship Instances Across Factories
Without `recycle()`, nested factories create separate instances of the same conceptual entity.
```php
Ticket::factory()
->recycle(Airline::factory()->create())
->create();
```
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# Validation & Forms Best Practices
## Use Form Request Classes
Extract validation from controllers into dedicated Form Request classes.
Incorrect:
```php
public function store(Request $request)
{
$request->validate([
'title' => 'required|max:255',
'body' => 'required',
]);
}
```
Correct:
```php
public function store(StorePostRequest $request)
{
Post::create($request->validated());
}
```
## Array vs. String Notation for Rules
Array syntax is more readable and composes cleanly with `Rule::` objects. Prefer it in new code, but check existing Form Requests first and match whatever notation the project already uses.
```php
// Preferred for new code
'email' => ['required', 'email', Rule::unique('users')],
// Follow existing convention if the project uses string notation
'email' => 'required|email|unique:users',
```
## Always Use `validated()`
Get only validated data. Never use `$request->all()` for mass operations.
Incorrect:
```php
Post::create($request->all());
```
Correct:
```php
Post::create($request->validated());
```
## Use `Rule::when()` for Conditional Validation
```php
'company_name' => [
Rule::when($this->account_type === 'business', ['required', 'string', 'max:255']),
],
```
## Use the `after()` Method for Custom Validation
Use `after()` instead of `withValidator()` for custom validation logic that depends on multiple fields.
```php
public function after(): array
{
return [
function (Validator $validator) {
if ($this->quantity > Product::find($this->product_id)?->stock) {
$validator->errors()->add('quantity', 'Not enough stock.');
}
},
];
}
```
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---
name: pest-testing
description: "Use this skill for Pest PHP testing in Laravel projects only. Trigger whenever any test is being written, edited, fixed, or refactored — including fixing tests that broke after a code change, adding assertions, converting PHPUnit to Pest, adding datasets, and TDD workflows. Always activate when the user asks how to write something in Pest, mentions test files or directories (tests/Feature, tests/Unit, tests/Browser), or needs browser testing, smoke testing multiple pages for JS errors, or architecture tests. Covers: test()/it()/expect() syntax, datasets, mocking, browser testing (visit/click/fill), smoke testing, arch(), Livewire component tests, RefreshDatabase, and all Pest 4 features. Do not use for factories, seeders, migrations, controllers, models, or non-test PHP code."
license: MIT
metadata:
author: laravel
---
# Pest Testing 4
## Documentation
Use `search-docs` for detailed Pest 4 patterns and documentation.
## Basic Usage
### Creating Tests
All tests must be written using Pest. Use `php artisan make:test --pest {name}`.
### Test Organization
- Unit/Feature tests: `tests/Feature` and `tests/Unit` directories.
- Browser tests: `tests/Browser/` directory.
- Do NOT remove tests without approval - these are core application code.
### Basic Test Structure
Pest supports both `test()` and `it()` functions. Before writing new tests, check existing test files in the same directory to match the project's convention. Use `test()` if existing tests use `test()`, or `it()` if they use `it()`.
<!-- Basic Pest Test Example -->
```php
it('is true', function () {
expect(true)->toBeTrue();
});
```
### Running Tests
- Run minimal tests with filter before finalizing: `php artisan test --compact --filter=testName`.
- Run all tests: `php artisan test --compact`.
- Run file: `php artisan test --compact tests/Feature/ExampleTest.php`.
## Assertions
Use specific assertions (`assertSuccessful()`, `assertNotFound()`) instead of `assertStatus()`:
<!-- Pest Response Assertion -->
```php
it('returns all', function () {
$this->postJson('/api/docs', [])->assertSuccessful();
});
```
| Use | Instead of |
|-----|------------|
| `assertSuccessful()` | `assertStatus(200)` |
| `assertNotFound()` | `assertStatus(404)` |
| `assertForbidden()` | `assertStatus(403)` |
## Mocking
Import mock function before use: `use function Pest\Laravel\mock;`
## Datasets
Use datasets for repetitive tests (validation rules, etc.):
<!-- Pest Dataset Example -->
```php
it('has emails', function (string $email) {
expect($email)->not->toBeEmpty();
})->with([
'james' => 'james@laravel.com',
'taylor' => 'taylor@laravel.com',
]);
```
## Pest 4 Features
| Feature | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| Browser Testing | Full integration tests in real browsers |
| Smoke Testing | Validate multiple pages quickly |
| Visual Regression | Compare screenshots for visual changes |
| Test Sharding | Parallel CI runs |
| Architecture Testing | Enforce code conventions |
### Browser Test Example
Browser tests run in real browsers for full integration testing:
- Browser tests live in `tests/Browser/`.
- Use Laravel features like `Event::fake()`, `assertAuthenticated()`, and model factories.
- Use `RefreshDatabase` for clean state per test.
- Interact with page: click, type, scroll, select, submit, drag-and-drop, touch gestures.
- Test on multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) if requested.
- Test on different devices/viewports (iPhone 14 Pro, tablets) if requested.
- Switch color schemes (light/dark mode) when appropriate.
- Take screenshots or pause tests for debugging.
<!-- Pest Browser Test Example -->
```php
it('may reset the password', function () {
Notification::fake();
$this->actingAs(User::factory()->create());
$page = visit('/sign-in');
$page->assertSee('Sign In')
->assertNoJavaScriptErrors()
->click('Forgot Password?')
->fill('email', 'nuno@laravel.com')
->click('Send Reset Link')
->assertSee('We have emailed your password reset link!');
Notification::assertSent(ResetPassword::class);
});
```
### Smoke Testing
Quickly validate multiple pages have no JavaScript errors:
<!-- Pest Smoke Testing Example -->
```php
$pages = visit(['/', '/about', '/contact']);
$pages->assertNoJavaScriptErrors()->assertNoConsoleLogs();
```
### Visual Regression Testing
Capture and compare screenshots to detect visual changes.
### Test Sharding
Split tests across parallel processes for faster CI runs.
### Architecture Testing
Pest 4 includes architecture testing (from Pest 3):
<!-- Architecture Test Example -->
```php
arch('controllers')
->expect('App\Http\Controllers')
->toExtendNothing()
->toHaveSuffix('Controller');
```
## Common Pitfalls
- Not importing `use function Pest\Laravel\mock;` before using mock
- Using `assertStatus(200)` instead of `assertSuccessful()`
- Forgetting datasets for repetitive validation tests
- Deleting tests without approval
- Forgetting `assertNoJavaScriptErrors()` in browser tests
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---
name: tailwindcss-development
description: "Always invoke when the user's message includes 'tailwind' in any form. Also invoke for: building responsive grid layouts (multi-column card grids, product grids), flex/grid page structures (dashboards with sidebars, fixed topbars, mobile-toggle navs), styling UI components (cards, tables, navbars, pricing sections, forms, inputs, badges), adding dark mode variants, fixing spacing or typography, and Tailwind v3/v4 work. The core use case: writing or fixing Tailwind utility classes in HTML templates (Blade, JSX, Vue). Skip for backend PHP logic, database queries, API routes, JavaScript with no HTML/CSS component, CSS file audits, build tool configuration, and vanilla CSS."
license: MIT
metadata:
author: laravel
---
# Tailwind CSS Development
## Documentation
Use `search-docs` for detailed Tailwind CSS v4 patterns and documentation.
## Basic Usage
- Use Tailwind CSS classes to style HTML. Check and follow existing Tailwind conventions in the project before introducing new patterns.
- Offer to extract repeated patterns into components that match the project's conventions (e.g., Blade, JSX, Vue).
- Consider class placement, order, priority, and defaults. Remove redundant classes, add classes to parent or child elements carefully to reduce repetition, and group elements logically.
## Tailwind CSS v4 Specifics
- Always use Tailwind CSS v4 and avoid deprecated utilities.
- `corePlugins` is not supported in Tailwind v4.
### CSS-First Configuration
In Tailwind v4, configuration is CSS-first using the `@theme` directive — no separate `tailwind.config.js` file is needed:
<!-- CSS-First Config -->
```css
@theme {
--color-brand: oklch(0.72 0.11 178);
}
```
### Import Syntax
In Tailwind v4, import Tailwind with a regular CSS `@import` statement instead of the `@tailwind` directives used in v3:
<!-- v4 Import Syntax -->
```diff
- @tailwind base;
- @tailwind components;
- @tailwind utilities;
+ @import "tailwindcss";
```
### Replaced Utilities
Tailwind v4 removed deprecated utilities. Use the replacements shown below. Opacity values remain numeric.
| Deprecated | Replacement |
|------------|-------------|
| bg-opacity-* | bg-black/* |
| text-opacity-* | text-black/* |
| border-opacity-* | border-black/* |
| divide-opacity-* | divide-black/* |
| ring-opacity-* | ring-black/* |
| placeholder-opacity-* | placeholder-black/* |
| flex-shrink-* | shrink-* |
| flex-grow-* | grow-* |
| overflow-ellipsis | text-ellipsis |
| decoration-slice | box-decoration-slice |
| decoration-clone | box-decoration-clone |
## Spacing
Use `gap` utilities instead of margins for spacing between siblings:
<!-- Gap Utilities -->
```html
<div class="flex gap-8">
<div>Item 1</div>
<div>Item 2</div>
</div>
```
## Dark Mode
If existing pages and components support dark mode, new pages and components must support it the same way, typically using the `dark:` variant:
<!-- Dark Mode -->
```html
<div class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
Content adapts to color scheme
</div>
```
## Common Patterns
### Flexbox Layout
<!-- Flexbox Layout -->
```html
<div class="flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
<div>Left content</div>
<div>Right content</div>
</div>
```
### Grid Layout
<!-- Grid Layout -->
```html
<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
<div>Card 1</div>
<div>Card 2</div>
<div>Card 3</div>
</div>
```
## Common Pitfalls
- Using deprecated v3 utilities (bg-opacity-*, flex-shrink-*, etc.)
- Using `@tailwind` directives instead of `@import "tailwindcss"`
- Trying to use `tailwind.config.js` instead of CSS `@theme` directive
- Using margins for spacing between siblings instead of gap utilities
- Forgetting to add dark mode variants when the project uses dark mode
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---
name: wayfinder-development
description: "Use this skill for Laravel Wayfinder which auto-generates typed functions for Laravel controllers and routes. ALWAYS use this skill when frontend code needs to call backend routes or controller actions. Trigger when: connecting any React/Vue/Svelte/Inertia frontend to Laravel controllers, routes, building end-to-end features with both frontend and backend, wiring up forms or links to backend endpoints, fixing route-related TypeScript errors, importing from @/actions or @/routes, or running wayfinder:generate. Use Wayfinder route functions instead of hardcoded URLs. Covers: wayfinder() vite plugin, .url()/.get()/.post()/.form(), query params, route model binding, tree-shaking. Do not use for backend-only task"
license: MIT
metadata:
author: laravel
---
# Wayfinder Development
## Documentation
Use `search-docs` for detailed Wayfinder patterns and documentation.
## Quick Reference
### Generate Routes
Run after route changes if Vite plugin isn't installed:
```bash
php artisan wayfinder:generate --no-interaction
```
For form helpers, use `--with-form` flag:
```bash
php artisan wayfinder:generate --with-form --no-interaction
```
### Import Patterns
<!-- Controller Action Imports -->
```typescript
// Named imports for tree-shaking (preferred)...
import { show, store, update } from '@/actions/App/Http/Controllers/PostController'
// Named route imports...
import { show as postShow } from '@/routes/post'
```
### Common Methods
<!-- Wayfinder Methods -->
```typescript
// Get route object...
show(1) // { url: "/posts/1", method: "get" }
// Get URL string...
show.url(1) // "/posts/1"
// Specific HTTP methods...
show.get(1)
store.post()
update.patch(1)
destroy.delete(1)
// Form attributes for HTML forms...
store.form() // { action: "/posts", method: "post" }
// Query parameters...
show(1, { query: { page: 1 } }) // "/posts/1?page=1"
```
## Wayfinder + Inertia
Use Wayfinder with the `<Form>` component:
<!-- Wayfinder Form (Vue) -->
```vue
<Form v-bind="store.form()"><input name="title" /></Form>
```
## Verification
1. Run `php artisan wayfinder:generate` to regenerate routes if Vite plugin isn't installed
2. Check TypeScript imports resolve correctly
3. Verify route URLs match expected paths
## Common Pitfalls
- Using default imports instead of named imports (breaks tree-shaking)
- Forgetting to regenerate after route changes
- Not using type-safe parameter objects for route model binding