Creating A Rest Api Server With Php, Laravel And Mysql

Project-based guide to creating production-ready Laravel REST API servers.

What you'll learn

Learn about Laravel and setup a new Laravel project

Designing the database structure and API for a REST API server

API authentication using Laravel Sanctum API tokens

Creating models, migrations, controllers, routes and resources in Laravel

Pagination, Sorting, Searching and Filtering data

Creating production-ready API servers

Requirements

Basic understanding of programming concepts.

Basic understanding of PHP and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.

Familiarity with web development concepts (HTTP).

Basic knowledge relational databases.

Experience with version control systems (Git) is helpful but not required.

Description

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to build robust and scalable RESTful API servers using the powerful combination of PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a beginner looking to dive into backend development, this course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of building RESTful APIs and how to leverage the PHP, Laravel, and MySQL ecosystem effectively.Throughout this course, you will be guided through the step-by-step process of building a REST API server from scratch using industry best practices and the latest techniques. You will start by exploring the fundamentals of REST architecture and API design principles, gaining a solid foundation for building efficient and scalable APIs.As you progress, you will learn how to set up a development environment with PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, ensuring you have all the necessary tools to build your REST API server. You will discover the power of Laravel, a popular PHP framework renowned for its elegance and simplicity, and how it streamlines the development process for building APIs.The course will cover essential topics such as routing, request handling, validation, authentication, and authorization. You will learn how to handle common API tasks, including data retrieval, creation, updating, and deletion through the use of HTTP verbs and RESTful conventions. In addition, you will explore advanced concepts such as pagination, searching, filtering, and sorting to enhance the functionality and user experience of your API.With MySQL as the database management system, you will delve into database integration and learn how to leverage Laravel's ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) capabilities, known as Eloquent, to perform database operations seamlessly. You will gain a deep understanding of how to structure database schemas, establish relationships between entities, and optimize queries for optimal performance.Throughout the course, you will also be introduced to common challenges faced in API development and learn strategies to handle errors, implement rate limiting, and secure your API using industry-standard practices. You will explore techniques to test and debug your API server, ensuring its reliability and stability.By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to create a fully functional REST API server using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. You will have a solid grasp of API design principles, best practices for development, and an understanding of how to overcome common challenges in the process. Whether you are building APIs for web or mobile applications, this course will empower you to deliver high-quality, efficient, and scalable solutions.Note: This course does not cover frontend development or advanced database administration topics. It focuses solely on building REST API servers using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Project Setup

Lecture 3 Laravel Directory Structure

Lecture 4 Project Objectives

Lecture 5 Database Structure

Lecture 6 GitHub Repository

Section 2: Laravel Basics

Lecture 7 Design the API

Lecture 8 Laravel Request Path

Lecture 9 Creating our first Route

Lecture 10 Creating our first Controller

Lecture 11 Understanding Models

Lecture 12 Running Migrations

Lecture 13 GitHub Repository

Section 3: Authentication

Lecture 14 Authentication: Sign Up

Lecture 15 Authentication: Sign In

Lecture 16 Authentication: Sign Out

Lecture 17 Quick Refactor

Lecture 18 GitHub Repository

Section 4: User Profile

Lecture 19 Get the User Profile

Lecture 20 Update the User Profile

Lecture 21 GitHub Repository

Section 5: Implementing the API

Lecture 22 Implementing the TaskLists API

Lecture 23 Implementing the Tasks API

Lecture 24 Tasks in a Task List

Lecture 25 Authorization

Lecture 26 GitHub Repository

Section 6: Pagination, Sorting, Searching and Filtering

Lecture 27 Implementing Pagination

Lecture 28 Implementing Sorting

Lecture 29 Implementing Searching

Lecture 30 Implementing Filtering

Lecture 31 GitHub Repository

Lecture 32 Conclusion

Beginner Developers: Individuals who are new to backend development and want to gain a comprehensive understanding of building RESTful API servers using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.,Web Developers: Professionals with experience in web development who wish to expand their skill set and learn how to create scalable and efficient APIs using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.,PHP Developers: Developers already familiar with PHP who want to leverage the Laravel framework and MySQL database to build robust RESTful API servers.,Laravel Enthusiasts: Developers who have experience with the Laravel framework and want to deepen their knowledge specifically in the context of building RESTful APIs.,Backend Developers: Professionals working on backend development who want to enhance their skills in API design, development, and integration with PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.,Software Engineers: Engineers interested in learning how to build RESTful APIs using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL to create backend systems and provide data services to frontend applications.,Mobile App Developers: Developers building mobile applications that require server-side APIs and want to learn how to create secure and scalable RESTful API servers using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.,Freelancers and Entrepreneurs: Individuals who work as freelancers or are starting their own ventures and need to develop RESTful API servers for their applications, websites, or services.,Technology Enthusiasts: Anyone with a passion for technology and a desire to learn about API development using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, regardless of their background or professional experience.