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IntroductionWhy Eloquent ORM?
If you've ever wondered how modern web applications handle data seamlessly, the answer often lies in the Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool they use. Laravel's Eloquent ORM is one of the most powerful, readable, and flexible in PHP web development. Whether you're a student, a CTO, or an entrepreneur wanting robust applications for your business, mastering Eloquent can vastly improve your workflow and simplify data management.1
SETTING UP
Setting Up Eloquent in Laravel
First things first: Eloquent comes pre-integrated with Laravel. When you create a new Laravel project, Eloquent is ready to go. Here’s a quick setup2 After connecting the database, you’re ready for your first model!
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// bash
// create laravel app
composer create-project laravel/laravel blogapp
// .env
DB_CONNECTION=mysql
// sqlite | mysql | mariadb | pgsql | sqlsrv
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=database_name
DB_USERNAME=database_user
DB_PASSWORD=database_passwordMODEL
Eloquent Model Creation and Migration
Models are the backbone of Eloquent. They represent the data tables of your application
Post.php
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// php artisan make:model Post -mrRfs
// -m: Creates a migration file for the model
// -r: Creates a resource controller
// R: Creates a resource route in routes
// f: Creates a factory for the model
// s: Creates a seeder for the model
// app/Models/Post.php
// represents a database table and allows you to interact with its data using object-oriented code instead of raw SQL
class Post extends Model
{
use HasFactory;
// Mass assignment lets you insert or update multiple model attributes in a single line, boosting productivity and code clarity.
protected $fillable = ['title', 'content'];
// Mass assignment for all the columns
// protected $guarded = [];
}
// database/migrations/xxxx_xx_xx_create_posts_table.php
// used to define and change your database structure (like creating tables and columns) in code so everyone on the team can keep the same database version
// migration versions handle by timestamps {timestamps}_{migration_name}
Schema::create('posts', function (Blueprint $table) {
$table->id();
$table->string('title');
$table->text('content');
$table->timestamps();
});
// database/factories/PostFactory.php
// used to automatically generate fake data for a model, often used for testing or seeding the database with sample records
public function definition(): array
{
return [
'title' => fake()->sentence(6),
'content' => fake()->paragraph(10),
];
}
// database/seeders/PostSeeder.php
// inserts sample or default data into the database, helping you quickly populate tables for development or testing.
public function run(): void
{
Post::factory()
->count(100)
->create();
}
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CRUD
Performing CRUD Operations with Eloquent
Eloquent reads just like English, making code easy for teams to maintain and scale. Here are CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) basics3
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<?php
namespace App\Http\Controllers;
use App\Models\Post;
use App\Http\Requests\StorePostRequest;
use App\Http\Requests\UpdatePostRequest;
use Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse;
class PostController extends Controller
{
/**
* Display a listing of the resource.
*
* @return \Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse
*/
public function index(): JsonResponse
{
$posts = Post::all();
return response()->json(
[
'status' => 'success',
'data' => $posts
],
200
);
}
/**
* Store a newly created resource in storage.
* 'title' => 'required',
* 'content' => 'required',
*
* @param \App\Http\Requests\StorePostRequest $request
* @return \Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse
*/
public function store(StorePostRequest $request): JsonResponse
{
$post = Post::create($request->all());
return response()->json(
[
'status' => 'success',
'data' => $post
],
201
);
}
/**
* Display the specified resource.
*
* @param \App\Models\Post $post
* @return \Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse
*/
public function show(Post $post): JsonResponse
{
return response()->json(
[
'status' => 'success',
'data' => $post
],
200
);
}
/**
* Update the specified resource in storage.
* 'title' => 'required',
* 'content' => 'required',
*
* @param \App\Http\Requests\UpdatePostRequest $request
* @param \App\Models\Post $post
* @return \Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse
*/
public function update(UpdatePostRequest $request, Post $post): JsonResponse
{
$post->update($request->all());
return response()->json(
[
'status' => 'success',
'data' => $post
],
200
);
}
/**
* Remove the specified resource from storage.
*
* @param \App\Models\Post $post
* @return \Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse
*/
public function destroy(Post $post): JsonResponse
{
$post->delete();
return response()->json(
[
'status' => 'success',
'data' => $post
],
200
);
}
}
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SUMMARY
Summary & Professional Takeaway
Laravel’s Eloquent ORM is your ally for rapid, scalable, and maintainable web development. Whether streamlining a sales dashboard, powering a blog, or scaling a global business, its readable syntax and robust features empower both IT professionals and business leaders to succeed.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
Leonardo da Vinci
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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Eloquent ships with Laravel by default.
Always define the `$fillable` property in your models.
Yes, but for high performance, use chunking (`chunk()`), lazy collections, or raw queries as needed.
Check:https://laravel.com/docs/12.x/migrations
Eloquent is tightly coupled with Laravel, but it can be used standalone with effort.
- Available at:https://laravel.com/docs/12.x/eloquent
- Available at:https://laravel.com/docs/12.x/database
- Available at:https://laravel.com/docs/12.x/migrations
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