Hey web developers! Laravel 11 news has just dropped, and it’s packed with some cool new features that are definitely worth a chat. If you’re into Laravel like I am, you’re probably eager to know what’s new and how it can make our lives easier. So, let’s dive in, shall we? And yes, we’ll do it in our usual casual way with plenty of code examples to keep things clear and fun.
Improved Routing Efficiency
One of the first things you’ll notice in Laravel 11 is the improved routing efficiency. The team has worked on making the routing process faster and more intuitive. For example, you can now define route groups more succinctly.
Route::prefix('admin')->group(function () {
Route::get('/dashboard', function () {
// Dashboard view
});
Route::get('/profile', function () {
// Profile view
});
});This might look familiar, but under the hood, Laravel 11 optimizes these routes, making your application a tad quicker. It’s like giving your routes a little caffeine boost!
Enhanced Eloquent ORM
Eloquent ORM, the heart of Laravel’s database interaction, has received some love too. There’s a new feature called “Eloquent Casts” that allows you to convert attributes to common data types or even your…
