How to contribute to Laravel documentation on GitHub?

Submit pull requests to the appropriate branch (e.g., 12.x for current stable) as per the README guidelines. Ensure changes are accurate and follow the contribution process to get them merged.

Laravel documentation vs Laracasts for learning?

Laravel/docs is the official, text-based reference with version-specific guides, ideal for in-depth lookup. Laracasts offers video tutorials and interactive lessons, better for visual learners and step-by-step guidance.

Where to download Laravel documentation for offline use?

Clone the GitHub repository and switch to your Laravel version's branch. You can view markdown files locally or use static site generators to create an offline-readable format.

How to find examples for Laravel Eloquent relationships?

Search the online documentation at laravel.com/docs or browse the repository's Eloquent section, which includes practical code samples and relationship definitions with detailed explanations.

Does Laravel documentation cover third-party packages like Livewire?

Core documentation focuses on Laravel itself and official first-party packages. For third-party tools like Livewire, you need to refer to their separate documentation, as they are not included here.

How to navigate between Laravel version docs on the website?

Use the version dropdown selector at the top of laravel.com/docs to choose your Laravel release. This ensures you access the correct documentation for your project's specific version.

Laravel Documentation

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Official documentation for the Laravel PHP framework, covering installation, features, and API references.

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What is Laravel Documentation?

Laravel/docs is the official documentation repository for the Laravel PHP framework. It contains all the guides, tutorials, and API references needed to work with Laravel, from basic installation to advanced features. The documentation is maintained as an open-source project on GitHub, allowing the community to contribute improvements and corrections.

Target Audience

PHP developers using or learning the Laravel framework, ranging from beginners seeking tutorials to experienced developers needing API references and advanced configuration guides.

Value Proposition

As the official documentation, it provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about Laravel features, with version-specific branches ensuring developers get correct information for their specific Laravel release.

Overview

The Laravel documentation.

Use Cases

Best For

Learning Laravel framework fundamentals and best practices
Looking up specific Laravel component APIs and configuration options

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Developing applications with the current stable Laravel release

Contributing to Laravel documentation improvements

Migrating between Laravel versions with version-specific guides

Finding official code examples for common Laravel patterns

Not Ideal For

Developers using alternative PHP frameworks like Symfony or CodeIgniter who need framework-specific documentation.
Teams seeking interactive learning platforms with video tutorials and hands-on coding exercises, such as Laracasts.
Projects heavily reliant on third-party Laravel packages that require integration guides beyond the core framework coverage.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Comprehensive Framework Coverage

Covers all Laravel components including Eloquent ORM and Blade templating with detailed guides and references, as highlighted in the key features.

Version-Specific Accuracy

Maintains separate branches for each Laravel release per the contribution guidelines, ensuring documentation matches the exact version developers use.

Community Contributions

Open-source on GitHub allows developers to submit improvements, keeping the documentation current and accurate through collective input.

Practical Code Examples

Includes real-world code samples demonstrating Laravel best practices, aiding in learning and implementation as noted in the philosophy.

Cons

Density for Beginners

The documentation is comprehensive but can be overwhelming for absolute beginners without prior PHP experience, as it assumes foundational knowledge.

Lack of Interactive Elements

Primarily text-based with static examples, lacking video tutorials or interactive exercises that some learners prefer for engagement.

Reliance on Community Updates

Updates and corrections depend on volunteer contributions, which can be slow for niche features or newly introduced components, leading to occasional gaps.

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