Question 1

How to use Laroute with Vue.js components?

Accepted Answer

Include laroute.js in your Vue app's entry point or build process, then call functions like laroute.route() within Vue methods or computed properties to generate URLs dynamically. For example, use it in navigation or API calls to keep URLs in sync with Laravel routes.

Question 2

Laroute vs Ziggy for Laravel JavaScript routing?

Accepted Answer

Laroute is a simpler, older package focused on URL generation with a static JS file, while Ziggy offers more features like route objects and better integration with modern JavaScript tools. Ziggy is often preferred for new projects, but Laroute remains stable for basic use cases.

Question 3

How to exclude admin routes from Laroute exposure?

Accepted Answer

Add 'laroute' => false to your Laravel route definitions or groups, as shown in the README's PHP documentation. For example, wrap admin routes in a Route::group with this option to prevent them from being included in the generated JavaScript file.

Question 4

Does Laroute work with Laravel Jetstream or Inertia?

Accepted Answer

It can work alongside them, but Inertia.js handles routing differently by rendering Laravel views without separate JavaScript routes. If using Inertia, Laroute might be redundant unless you need direct URL generation outside Inertia's scope.

Question 5

How to automate Laroute generation in deployment?

Accepted Answer

Add php artisan laroute:generate to your deployment scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or Composer hooks like post-autoload-dump. This ensures the JavaScript file is updated whenever routes change, preventing stale data in production.

Question 6

What's the file size impact of laroute.js?

Accepted Answer

The generated file includes all exposed routes as data, so size depends on route count—typically small for most apps. However, for large applications with hundreds of routes, it can add kilobytes to the initial load, though the convenience often outweighs the minimal performance cost.

Question 7

Can Laroute handle dynamic route parameters in real-time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, functions like laroute.route() support parameters via objects, but the route definitions themselves must be regenerated if added or changed. It doesn't auto-update; you need to run the artisan command to reflect new routes or parameter patterns.

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