Laravel Routing

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What is the primary function of routing in Laravel applications?

  • To define the application's visual layout.
  • To handle user authentication.
  • To direct user requests to specific actions. (correct)
  • To manage database migrations.

Which command is used to start the Laravel application server?

  • `php server start`
  • `laravel serve`
  • `php start serve`
  • `php artisan serve` (correct)

In Laravel, where are the route definitions typically stored?

  • in the `routes/web.php` file. (correct)
  • in the `routes/api.php` file.
  • in the `routes/channel.php` file.
  • in the `routes/console.php` file.

What does the following Laravel route do? Route::get('/profile/{id}', function ($id) { return 'User ID: ' . $id; });

<p>It displays 'User ID:' followed by the ID passed in the URL. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which HTTP method is typically used to retrieve data from a server?

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What is the purpose of using named routes in Laravel?

<p>To simplify URL references and make updates easier. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What command is used to display a list of all registered routes in a Laravel application?

<p><code>php artisan route:list</code> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fallback route in Laravel?

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How can you define a route that automatically redirects users from /hello-old to /hello?

<p><code>Route::get('/hello-old', function () { return redirect('/hello'); });</code> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you use named routes instead of hardcoding URLs?

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Routing in Laravel

Directs user requests to specific actions in the application, mapping URLs to functions that return webpages, JSON responses, or redirects.

Basic Route Definition

Defines routes in the routes/web.php file, mapping a URL to a specific function.

Dynamic Routes

Routes that accept parameters, making them more versatile.

HTTP Methods

Different request types (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) each used for specific actions such as fetching, storing, updating, and removing data.

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Redirect Routes

Routes set up to automatically forward users from one URL to another.

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Named Routes

URL references that makes updates easier if URLs change.

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Listing Routes Command

A Laravel command that lists all defined routes in the application.

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Fallback Routes

Routes that catches any unmatched requests and displays an error page.

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Study Notes

  • Routing in Laravel directs user requests to specific actions by mapping URLs to functions that return web pages, JSON responses, or redirects.

Starting the Application

  • Run php artisan serve to start the Laravel application.
  • Navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ in your browser to view the Laravel welcome page.

Understanding Basic Routes

  • Routes are defined in the routes/web.php file.
  • The basic route Route::get('/', function () { return 'Main Page'; }); executes the function and returns "Main Page" when a user visits /.

Defining Additional Routes

  • Use Route::get([url], [action]) method to add multiple routes.
  • Route::get('/hello', function () { return 'Hello'; }); displays "Hello" when navigating to /hello.

Dynamic Routes with Parameters

  • Routes can accept parameters to be more dynamic.
  • Route::get('/greet/{name}', function ($name) { return 'Hello, ' . $name. '!'; }); displays a personalized greeting.
    • Visiting /greet/John returns "Hello, John!".
    • Visiting /greet/Alice returns "Hello, Alice!".

HTTP Methods and Routing

  • HTTP methods define different types of requests.
    • GET is for fetching data.
    • POST is for storing new data.
    • PUT is for updating existing data.
    • DELETE is for removing data.
  • Laravel allows defining routes for each method with Route::post('/submit', function () { return 'Data submitted'; });.

Redirect Routes

  • Redirects can be defined for changed URLs.
  • Route::get('/hello-old', function () { return redirect('/hello'); }); automatically redirects /hello-old to /hello.

Named Routes

  • Named routes simplify URL references.
  • Route::get('/hello', function () { return 'Hello'; })->name('hello'); assigns the name "hello" to the /hello route.
  • Instead of hardcoding /hello, use redirect()->route('hello').
  • This approach makes updates easier if URLs change.

Listing Routes

  • The php artisan route:list command lists all routes, helping developers track defined routes.

Fallback Routes

  • A fallback route catches unmatched requests.
  • Route::fallback(function () { return 'Page not found'; }); displays "Page not found" for any undefined route.

Summary

  • Routes map URLs to actions.
  • Static routes return predefined responses.
  • Dynamic routes handle parameters.
  • Redirects and named routes simplify navigation.
  • HTTP methods allow different types of data interaction.
  • Fallback routes handle undefined pages.

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