Open Source:
Laravel is an open-source framework which makes certain that the code is being viewed and reviewed by multiple developers.
-This ensures that the bugs don’t go unnoticed and the patches are made quickly and in a professional manner.
The collaboration and inputs from multiple developers are the reason why Laravel has grown in terms of popularity and robustness.
It is the contribution of the people working together that results in the discovery of the solutions to numerous problems being faced on a developer and a user level.
Built-in Support for Authentication and Authorisation:
Every new technology is created to either enhance the existing technologies or bring new technologies into the world. Authentication is implemented when the web application has to recognise a user trying to log into the application.
The authorisation is the decision-making process when the web application decides to make pages and content visible to the user based on their identity (authenticated). Laravel was created to enhance security features that were not present in the existing frameworks.
With the help of Artisan, Laravel’s CLI, the developer can integrate authentication and authorisation into their web applications with ease.
Command Line Interface:
Artisan, the command line interface for Laravel is a tool to provide the developers with a chance to build their web applications with Laravel using CLI, which most developers are comfortable using.
It might be a bit confusing for you if you are beginner the reason why anyone would prefer a CLI over a full-fledged GUI. The reason for the same is that when you are using CLI, there are fewer chances of making errors as the commands are very specific and are supposed to perform one particular task. You can easily handle a large number of files by using very few commands.
In addition to this, some tasks require permissions from the OS you are using, when you are using a shell or a CLI, you are provided with all the permissions you require to execute your commands.
From its introduction in Laravel 3 and now when Laravel 8 is into existence, Artisan has only grown and has built upon itself to provide the developers with even more features and functionalities.
It can generate boilerplates and save the developers a lot of time in rewriting the same introductory code again and again. In addition to this, Artisan is also capable of automatically undertaking tasks that are performed again and again in the development of a web application.
Support for Database Management Systems:
Laravel supports the following database management systems: MySQL, Postgres, SQLite and SQL Server.
Postgres is an open-source database management system which has been used by companies like Apple, Skype, Instagram, Spotify, Twitch, Reddit, IMDb, NASA etc. MySQL is a popular database management system which is beginner-friendly and has been used by Pinterest, Netflix, Amazon, Twitter etc.
SQLite provides data storage services and support for IoT devices which has been used by Hyatt Hotels, Career Club etc. SQL Server is another database management system created by Microsoft.
To know more about the importance of these database management systems in web development, refer to SQL & Databases for Web Development.