Laravel Application Structure

Laravel has a specific application structure that follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architectural pattern. Keep in mind that details might change with future versions of Laravel, so it’s a good idea to refer to the official Laravel documentation for the most up-to-date information.

As of Laravel 8.x, here is an overview of the typical structure of a Laravel application:

1. app: The app directory contains the core code of your application.
   • Console: Console commands for your application.
   • Exceptions: Custom exception handlers.
   • Http: Controllers, middleware, and form requests.
   • Providers: Service providers.
2. bootstrap: The bootstrap directory contains files that bootstrap the Laravel framework and configure autoloading.
3. config: Configuration files for your application.
4. database: The database directory contains database-related files.
   • migrations: Database migration files.
   • factories: Model factories for database seeding.
   • seeders: Database seeders.
5. public: The public directory is the web root. It contains the entry point for your web application (index.php) and assets like images, stylesheets, and JavaScript files.
6. resources: The resources directory contains your views, language files, and raw, uncompiled assets.
   • css, js, sass: Asset source files.
   • lang: Language files.
   • views: Blade templates.
7. routes: The routes directory contains your route definitions.
   • web.php: Routes for the web interface.
   • api.php: Routes for the API.
8. storage: The storage directory contains files generated by your application, such as logs, cached views, and uploaded files.
9. tests: The tests directory contains your PHPUnit test cases.
10. vendor: The vendor directory contains Composer dependencies.
11. .env: The .env file contains environment-specific configuration like database connections and API keys.
12. composer.json: The composer.json file manages your project’s dependencies and scripts.
13. artisan: The artisan script provides a command-line interface to various Laravel commands.

This structure provides a clean and organized way to develop Laravel applications, separating concerns and making it easier to maintain and scale your project. Always check the official Laravel documentation for any updates or changes to the application structure.