Laravel PHP Framework Development

Laravel - PHP Framework

What is Laravel?

Laravel is a modern PHP framework created by Taylor Otwell in 2011. It is known for its elegant syntax, MVC architecture, and a rich ecosystem of developer-friendly tools.

First released
2011
Creator
Taylor Otwell
Type
MVC PHP Framework
GitHub Stars
78k+
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PHP Framework
1M+
Developers
15k+
Packages
UserController.php
<?php
class UserController extends Controller
{
public function index()
{
$users = User::with('posts')
->paginate(10);
return view('users.index', compact('users'));
}
}
routes/web.php:
Route::get('/users',
[UserController::class, 'index']);
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Advantages of Laravel in Business Projects

Why is Laravel the most popular PHP framework in 2025? Here are the key advantages backed by facts.

Drawbacks of Laravel – An Honest Assessment

Every framework has limitations. Here are the main drawbacks of Laravel and how to overcome them in real-world projects.

What is Laravel Used For?

The main use cases of Laravel in 2025, with examples from leading companies and our own projects.

Web Applications and Management Systems

Full-scale web applications, CRM, ERP, admin dashboards

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LaravelLivewireInertia.jsVue.js integrationReact integration
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BBC iPlayer, Disney+ backend, Toyota internal systems

RESTful APIs and Microservices

Scalable APIs for mobile apps and SPAs, microservices, integrations

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Laravel SanctumPassportJSON APIGraphQLLighthouse
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9GAG API, Deltanet Travel booking system, Pfizer data APIs

E-commerce Platforms

Online stores, payment systems, order management, inventory

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Laravel CashierStripe integrationPayPalWooCommerce APIShopify
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Laravel e-commerce packages, custom online stores, marketplace platforms

Content Management Systems

CMS, blogs, news portals, content publishing systems

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Laravel NovaFilamentOctober CMSStatamicVoyager
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October CMS platform, custom publishing systems, news portals

FAQ: Laravel – Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive answers to the most common questions about the Laravel PHP framework.

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