Features of Laravel
Let us now have a reality check on how good Laravel is as a web application framework based on a few key points:
- Language Support: PHP Version >= 5.5.9
- MVC Framework: Yes (from Laravel 2 onwards).
- Object Relational Mapping: Yes. Needed to enforce constraints on the relationship between database objects.
- Testing: Yes. Unit Testing is provided as an integral part of Laravel that prevents regressions in the framework. PHPUnit
- DataBase Migration: Yes. It helps in simplifying the deployment and updating of applications.
- Security: Yes. SSH(Secure Shell )is used as an encrypted network protocol for execution of CLI(command-line interface) commands.
- Caching: Yes.
- Form Validation: Yes. Event listeners are bind internally which invokes the form validation methods and thus the actual form is generated.
- Scaffolding: Yes. In Laravel, the programmer can specify how the application database may be used.
- Rapid Application Development: Yes.
- Mobility: No.
Laravel Tutorial
Laravel is an open-source PHP web application framework that has gained big popularity since its beginning in 2011. Created by Taylor Otwell, Laravel embodies the principles of Elegance, Simplicity, and Readability. As a developer-friendly framework, it offers robust features and follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern.