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Building Real-Time
Marvels with Laravel
Create Dynamic and Interactive Web
Applications
Sivaraj Selvaraj
Building Real-Time Marvels with Laravel: Create Dynamic and Interactive Web
Applications
Sivaraj Selvaraj
Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Chapter 19: Building Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) with Laravel����������� 477
Understanding Progressive Web Applications and Service Workers����������������������������������������� 478
Key Characteristics of Progressive Web Applications���������������������������������������������������������� 479
Service Workers������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 479
Converting Laravel Applications into PWAs������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 480
Set Up a Manifest File��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 480
Offline Support and Caching Strategies for PWAs�������������������������������������������������������������������� 484
Offline Support�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 485
Caching Strategies�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 486
Push Notifications and Background Sync in PWAs������������������������������������������������������������������� 488
Push Notifications��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 488
Background Sync���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 489
Optimizing PWAs for Performance and User Experience���������������������������������������������������������� 491
Performance Auditing���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 491
Code Splitting���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 491
Lazy Loading������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 492
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Enhancing User Experience with CSS Animation and Transition Effects���������������������������������� 506
CSS Animations������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 506
CSS Transitions�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 507
Keyframe Animations���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 507
Delicate Hover Effects��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 508
CSS Transitions for Smooth State Changes������������������������������������������������������������������������� 508
Animation Timing Functions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 509
Use Animations Sparingly���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 509
Designing Accessible Applications with Laravel����������������������������������������������������������������������� 509
Semantic HTML������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 510
ARIA Roles and Attributes���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 510
Focus Management������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 511
Alternative Text for Images�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 511
Form Accessibility��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 511
Color Contrast���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 511
Test with Assistive Technologies����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 512
Accessibility Auditing Tools������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 512
Provide Transcripts and Captions���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 512
Implementing User Feedback and Usability Testing in Laravel Applications���������������������������� 512
Feedback Collection Mechanisms��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 512
Error Reporting�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 513
Analyze User Behavior��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 513
Usability Testing������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 514
User Surveys����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 514
Feedback Analysis and Action Plan������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 515
Iterative Improvement��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 515
Accessibility Testing������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 515
Performance Testing������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 515
User Support and Communication��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 515
Bug Tracking and Issue Management��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 515
Summary���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 516
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Laravel Pennant������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 621
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About the Author
Sivaraj Selvaraj’s work is focused on modern technologies
and industry best practices. His experience includes
frontend development approaches such as HTML5, CSS3,
and JavaScript frameworks, as well as creating responsive
web design to optimize user experience across devices. He
specializes in developing dynamic web applications with
server-side languages such as PHP, WordPress, and Laravel,
as well as managing and integrating databases with SQL and
MySQL. Sivaraj is enthusiastic about sharing his significant
expertise and experience, empowering readers to solve tough challenges and create
highly functional, visually appealing websites.
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About the Technical Reviewer
Yogesh Kamal Sharma is an application developer
enthusiast, consultant, and avid paperback reader. He is
presently associated with NICE Actimize to modernize
AML programs by bringing together machine learning and
domain expertise to combat money laundering and terrorist
financing. He graduated from VSIT Mumbai, is a father of
one, and enjoys his free time golfing.
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Acknowledgments
I am indebted to my mentors and fellow developers in the Laravel community. Your
guidance, insights, and shared knowledge have been pivotal in my growth as a Laravel
developer. The open collaboration and spirit of learning in the community have inspired
me to strive for continuous improvement.
I extend my gratitude to the reviewers and editors who diligently reviewed and
refined the content, ensuring its accuracy and clarity.
To my friend Divya Modi, thank you for your unwavering camaraderie and
encouragement throughout this journey. Your insights and discussions have enriched
my understanding of book development as a whole.
To all the readers and supporters of this book, thank you for your interest in learning
and mastering Laravel. Your passion for growth and dedication to honing your skills
motivate me to share my knowledge and experiences.
This book would not have been possible without the contributions of each individual
mentioned here. Your belief in this project and your unwavering support have been
integral to its success.
With sincere appreciation
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Welcome to Building Real-Time Marvels with Laravel: Create Dynamic and Interactive
Web Applications. This book will introduce you to the exciting world of Laravel, a
powerful PHP framework that allows developers to create cutting-edge web apps with
real-time functionality. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this
thorough tutorial will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create
remarkable and engaging web experiences with Laravel.
Because of its elegance, simplicity, and feature-rich environment, Laravel has
garnered enormous appeal in the online development community. It gives developers a
strong collection of tools and conventions that help streamline the development process,
letting them focus on creating novel features and great user experiences.
We will cover the Laravel framework in a logical and organized manner, chapter by
chapter, throughout this book. Each chapter delves further into the Laravel environment,
covering fundamental principles, advanced techniques, and best practices to help you
become an expert Laravel developer.
Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to create
real-time miracles—online applications that engage users with dynamic information,
interactive interfaces, and seamless communication. This book will walk you through
the process of creating a real-time chat application, a collaborative dashboard that
displays real-time data, or any other interactive online application.
If you’re new to Laravel, don’t worry! We’ll start with an overview of the Laravel
ecosystem, covering its key principles, architecture, and vital components. You will learn
how to configure your development environment so that you have everything you need
to begin developing Laravel applications.
Fear not, those who are already familiar with Laravel! There are numerous advanced
topics available to challenge and extend your knowledge. This book covers a wide
range of subjects, from learning complicated routing strategies to fine-tuning database
interactions with Eloquent Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) to adding real-time
features with WebSockets to improving performance and scaling your applications.
Throughout the journey, you will experience practical examples, real-world use
cases, and hands-on exercises to help you understand the ideas covered. Each chapter
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builds on the one before it, steadily increasing the level of intricacy of the topics
discussed. By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge and confidence to create
sophisticated online applications that will astound users and advance your Laravel
developer career.
So whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned developer seeking to unlock the
full potential of Laravel, fasten your seatbelt as we embark on this exhilarating journey of
building real-time marvels with Laravel. Let’s dive in!
Throughout the book, you’ll find practical examples of testing, security, and
integration with third-party services, empowering you to build impressive real-time web
applications using Laravel.
Development Environment
The development environment for this book includes
• PHP and Composer for the Laravel framework
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Chapters at a Glance
Chapter 1, “Understanding the Laravel Ecosystem”: In this introductory chapter, we’ll
take a closer look at the Laravel framework, learning its key features, architecture, and
philosophy that make it stand out among other PHP frameworks. You’ll discover how to
set up your development environment and get ready to embark on a journey through the
Laravel ecosystem.
Chapter 2, “Advanced Routing Techniques”: Routing is a fundamental aspect of any
web application, and Laravel provides a robust routing system. In this chapter, we’ll
delve into advanced routing techniques, such as working with route parameters and
wildcards, route model binding, and route caching. You’ll also explore how to group
routes using middleware to enhance code organization and maintainability.
Chapter 3, “Database Management and Eloquent ORM”: A crucial part of web
application development is managing databases effectively. Laravel’s Eloquent ORM
simplifies database interaction and makes querying and relationship management a
breeze. We’ll explore database migrations, learn how to create and modify tables, and
dive deep into Eloquent relationships, including one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-
to-many relationships.
Chapter 4, “Authentication and Authorization”: Security is paramount in any web
application. In this chapter, we’ll cover user authentication, including registration, login,
and logout functionality. Additionally, you’ll learn how to implement authorization, user
roles, and permissions using Laravel’s robust authentication and authorization systems.
Chapter 5, “Building APIs with Laravel”: APIs play a vital role in modern web
application development. In this chapter, we’ll explore the world of API development
with Laravel, including building RESTful APIs. You’ll discover how to handle API
authentication and security, rate limiting, and effective error handling to create robust
and reliable API endpoints.
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applications into PWAs, and implementing offline support and caching strategies. We’ll
also explore push notifications and background sync for improved user engagement.
Chapter 20, “Advanced UI/UX Design Patterns for Laravel”: The user interface
and user experience are critical for the success of your application. In this chapter,
you’ll discover how to design user-friendly interfaces with Laravel’s Blade templating
engine, implement responsive design and mobile optimization techniques, enhance
the user experience with CSS animation and transition effects, and design accessible
applications. We’ll also cover user feedback and usability testing in Laravel applications.
Chapter 21, “Advanced Analytics and Reporting in Laravel”: Understanding user
behavior and application performance is essential for making informed decisions. In this
chapter, you’ll explore integrating analytics tools with Laravel, collecting and analyzing
application metrics and user behavior, building custom dashboards and reports,
and implementing A/B testing and conversion tracking. We’ll also discuss using data
visualization libraries with Laravel.
Chapter 22, “Advanced Third-Party Integrations”: Modern web applications often
rely on third-party services for payment processing, authentication, and more. In
this chapter, you’ll explore integrating Laravel with payment gateways, implementing
social media and authentication (OAuth) integrations, connecting Laravel with email
marketing services, integrating Laravel with cloud storage providers, and building
custom API integrations.
Chapter 23, “Securing Laravel Applications”: Security is a top priority in web
application development. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to implement two-factor
authentication (2FA) in Laravel, secure user input and form validation, prevent Cross-
Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, and secure API
endpoints with API keys and rate limiting. We’ll also explore implementing Content
Security Policies (CSPs) and Secure Sockets Layer/ Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)
encryption for enhanced security.
Chapter 24, “Advanced DevOps and Infrastructure Automation”: Automating
infrastructure management and deployment pipelines is essential for efficient
development workflows. In this chapter, you’ll explore Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with
Laravel and tools like Terraform, automating deployment pipelines with Laravel and CI/
CD tools, implementing application monitoring and log management, and continuous
performance optimization and auto-scaling. We’ll also discuss building highly available
and fault-tolerant Laravel infrastructures.
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Chapter 25, “New Features and Updates in Laravel 10”: Laravel is continuously
evolving, introducing new features and improvements with each release. In this final
chapter, we’ll explore the latest updates in Laravel, ensuring you stay up to date with the
cutting-edge technologies and tools available for building real-time marvels.
Each chapter is thoughtfully crafted to equip you with practical knowledge and
real-world skills that you can immediately apply to your own projects. Throughout the
book, we provide hands-on examples and code snippets, ensuring you gain a clear
understanding of the topics covered.
Prepare to unlock the full potential of Laravel and embark on a journey of building
real-time marvels that leave a lasting impression on your users. Let’s get started!
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Chapter 1 Understanding the Laravel Ecosystem
Throughout this chapter, we aim to equip you with a solid understanding of the
Laravel ecosystem, setting the stage for deeper exploration and mastery in the chapters
to come. So let's begin this exciting journey into the world of Laravel!
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MVC Pattern
Routes: Routes define the URLs and corresponding controller actions. They map
incoming requests to the appropriate controller method.
Controllers: Controllers handle user requests and manage the flow of data. They
receive input from users, interact with models, and return responses. Controllers contain
methods (actions) that define the logic for each route.
Models: Models represent the data and business logic of the application. They
interact with the database and provide an abstraction layer for retrieving, creating,
updating, and deleting data. Models encapsulate the application's data structure and
define relationships between entities.
Views: Views are responsible for presenting data to users. They contain the HTML
templates and UI components that render the final output. Views can access data from
models and controllers to display information.
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Install PHP
Download and install PHP 7.4 or higher from the official PHP website (www.php.net/
downloads.php). Verify the installation by running ‘php -v’ in the command prompt. You
should see the PHP version displayed.
Web Server
A web server is a piece of software that runs on a server computer and monitors
incoming HTTP requests from clients (web browsers). It processes these requests and
returns to the customers the necessary web pages or resources. Web servers that are
often used include Apache, Nginx, and Microsoft IIS.
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Database (DB)
A database is a systematic collection of data that has been arranged and stored in order
to be easily retrieved and manipulated. It is used to store and manage application data
such as user information, product details, and other information. Databases commonly
used in web development include MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.
Install a Database
Choose a database management system like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite and install it
on your machine. Create a new database for your Laravel application.
Configure the database connection in the Laravel ‘.env’ file.
For Illustration, refer to the following snippet:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=your_database
DB_USERNAME=your_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
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Composer
Composer is a PHP dependency management tool. It makes it easier to manage
PHP packages and libraries in your project. It lets you declare the libraries on which
your project depends and then installs and updates them automatically, delivering a
consistent and reliable development environment.
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Install Composer:
Installation for Linux, Unix, or macOS
Users using Linux, Unix, or macOS can install Composer by following the instructions in
the URL provided (https://getcomposer.org/doc/00-intro.md#installation-linux-
unix-macos).
Install Laravel
Open a command prompt, navigate to the desired directory for your Laravel project, and
run the following command:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel/laravel your-
project-name
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replace ‘your-project-name’ with the desired name for your Laravel project.
Composer will download and install Laravel and its dependencies.
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------
php artisan key: generate
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
This command will produce a random key and store it in your Laravel project's .env
file, specifically in the APP_KEY variable. The key will resemble the following:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
bash base64 copy code:QqRchgn5/23n+js1FIoMBy3V9T2tYsa9vnruOHdr2Ns=
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keep the application key private and avoid distributing it publicly or storing it in
version control repositories. If you need to regenerate the key for whatever reason,
simply run the key:generate command again, and a new key will be generated and saved
in the .env file.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
php artisan serve
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Routing
Routing in Laravel refers to defining how incoming HTTP requests should be handled.
Routes define the URLs and map them to specific controller actions. For example, you
can define a route that maps the "/users" URL to a UserController's index action. Routes
provide a clean and expressive way to handle different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT,
and DELETE) and parameters.
For Illustration, refer to the following snippet:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Route::get('/users', 'UserController@index');
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CRUD Routing
Let's now create CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) routes for managing blog posts:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
// routes/web.php
use App\Http\Controllers\BlogController;
// Show the list of blog posts
Route::get('/posts', [BlogController::class, 'index']);
// Show the form for creating a new blog post
Route::get('/posts/create', [BlogController::class, 'create']);
// Store a newly created blog post
Route::post('/posts', [BlogController::class, 'store']);
// Show a specific blog post
Route::get('/posts/{id}', [BlogController::class, 'show']);
// Show the form for editing a blog post
Route::get('/posts/{id}/edit', [BlogController::class, 'edit']);
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In the preceding example, we constructed routes for complete CRUD actions on blog
posts. These pathways correspond to the actions listed in the following:
index: This function displays a list of all blog posts.
Controllers
Controllers in Laravel are responsible for handling user requests and managing the flow
of data in the application. Controllers contain methods, also known as actions, that are
invoked when a specific route is accessed. They receive user input, interact with models
and services, and return responses to the user. Controllers help separate the logic of an
application from the routing layer.
For Illustration, refer to the following snippet:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
class UserController extends Controller {
public function index() {
$users = User::all();
return view('users.index', ['users' => $users]);
}
}
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"Maria Stefanovnan?"
Sen Ivan tiesi aivan hyvin. Hän tiesi, että jos tämän jälkeen
veljeskunnalle koituisi joitakin ikävyyksiä, hänen ei annettaisi kärsiä
eikä kuolla heidän kanssaan. Hän tiesi, että hänet merkittäisiin
petturin polttomerkillä, että hänet hyljättäisiin, häntä herjattaisiin, ja
hän kuolisi yksinään salaperäisesti kostajan tikarin pistosta, eikä
hänelle suotaisi marttyyrien tavallista kuolemaa.
Mirkovitsh ojensi hänelle maksumääräykset ja rahat, jotka
Lobkowitz oli hänelle antanut. Siinä oli iso summa, ja Ivan otti sen
vastaan tuntien mielensä keventyneen. Vanha venäläinen lähti pian
hänen luotaan, ja Volenski sai olla rauhassa ja suunnitella
mielessään asiat. Keskustelu Mirkowitshin kanssa oli ollut kovin
myrskyinen, ja tarvittiin voimakkaita tahdonponnistuksia voimien
kokoomiseksi viimeiseen suureen yritykseen, jotta hän ja hänen
toverinsa pelastuisivat hirveästä perikadosta.
"Seitsemänkymmentä", "kahdeksankymmentä",
"kahdeksankymmentäviisi", jatkoivat nopeasti eri kauppiaat.
"Viisisataa puntaa."
Tämä ehdotus oli niin erikoinen, että Volenski ei ollut tajuta sen
täyttä merkitystä. Hän katsoi melkein häikäistynä kauniiseen
venakkoon, joka jatkoi kiihkeästi.
Anna Demidov."
Oli siis selvää, että vaikka veljeskunta oli tällä hetkellä madame
Demidovin vallassa, oli kaunis venakko samoin veljeskunnan
vallassa.
Ivan Volenski."
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