Laravel, a popular PHP web application framework, has evolved over the years, and with the release of Laravel 10, developers can enjoy even more features and improvements. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of installing Laravel 10 on your local computer, ensuring you’re set up and ready to leverage the power of this versatile framework.
Prerequisites:
Before we dive into the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
- Composer: Ensure you have Composer installed on your machine. Composer is a dependency manager for PHP and is a crucial tool for Laravel development.
- PHP: Laravel 10 requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Verify your PHP version by running
php -vin your terminal. - Database: Choose a database system that Laravel supports. MySQL and PostgreSQL are commonly used, but Laravel also supports SQLite and SQL Server.
Installation Steps:
Now, let’s proceed with the installation:
Step 1: Install Laravel Installer
Open your terminal and run the following command to install the Laravel installer globally:
composer global require laravel/installerStep 2: Create a New Laravel Project
Once the installation is complete, create a new Laravel project using the following command:
laravel new your-project-nameReplace your-project-name with the desired name for your Laravel project.
Step 3: Configure Environment
Navigate to the project folder:
cd your-project-nameCopy the .env.example file and save it as .env:
cp .env.example .envEdit the .env file to set up your database connection and other configuration settings.
Step 4: Generate Application Key
Generate the application key using Artisan:
php artisan key:generateStep 5: Run Your Application
Visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser, and you should see the Laravel welcome page.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Laravel 10 on your local machine.