10 Best Laravel Development Tools

Introduction

Like every organisation you seek the same framework that eases your task in web development and creates a robust website that allows you to expand and gives an upgrowth to your business.

As we know without a web application you can not stand against the competitive business world. Therefore, the web application is used as it allows access to a larger audience at a global level.

 

So, when it comes to web development for developing websites the word framework is used and at the same time, the question arises which framework to use?

As we know there are multiple frameworks available out there but, we also prefer the best one that suits our organisation, from among all of them Laravel Development is also considered one of the best and most commonly used frameworks for every web application.

What Is Laravel?

Just like another free and open-source PHP web framework, that allows easing common tasks used in
the majority of web projects, such as authentication, routing, sessions, and caching. Moreover, it offers various tools allowing developers to work more efficiently. So, let’s discuss the tools and how they help developers with a web app. 

Laravel Development Tools

No matter whether you are a beginner or an expert, these tools are essential if you are willing to create a modern PHP web application. So, here we have mentioned some of the tools that every developer should know.

PHPStorm

It’s a Java-based IDE(Integrated Development Environment) that serves as an editor. an editor for PHP, HTML and JavaScript, for these common programming languages. PHPStorm provides various features such as fast and secure restructuring. code navigation, efficient code formatted, easy debugging and testing. It’s over thill here there are various advantages offered to the developers such as

• Ability to perform auto-compilation.
• Built-in comparison tools with highlights of syntax.
• Tracing option for inheritance.
• The text editor is configurable.

BitBucket

Whether it’s GitHub or Bitbucket both offer Git services depending on the project and essential requirements. It offers a reliable and easy solution for managing your code with a simple and secure source control. Moreover, the additional benefits are such as

• Built-in flexibility in terms of VCS(Version Control System) support.
• Unlimited private code archive for Git.
• More flexible compared to Git.
• Best code for code hosting and collaboration tools.

Entrust

It’s a Laravel tool that allows a secure process for adding role-based permission. Where 4 tables are added namely

• Role.
• Role User.
• Permission.
• Permission Role.

It’s a flexible way to add role-based permission to your Laravel application where they are set up under different categories and levels.

Laravel Debugger

It’s a highly recommended tool for Laravel developers where regular updates are offered according to the latest Laravel version it is mainly used for debugging purposes and provides debug information as well as

• Queries your application offers.
• Displays rendered templates and parameters.
• You can add messages using Facade.

Laravel Backup

The name itself describes that it allows you to create a safe backup for all your data used in the application. It creates a ZIP file where all the data of your projects are stored. The main benefit is that the backup can be stored in any file system. Moreover, it offers

• Schedule backups.
• Backups can be stored on a variety of storage backends.
• Backups are encrypted.
• Send notification when backups are created or failed.
  
  

Socialite

It’s a Laravel tool that allows you to handle authentication more seamlessly. Allowing users to log in through social networking sites. It’s one of the popular tools which is common in most Laravel projects.  

• It retrieves user details automatically.
• Integrate a provider supporting OAuth in your application.
• On the completion of authentication that application will receive a token depending on the OAuth flow type.

Tinker

A tool allowing you to interact via a command line with any of those projects that use Laravel Framework. As it; 's an optional add-on the installation is done manually with a Laravel version after 5.4. This tool allows you to 

• Interact with the database without creating routes.
• Fast and easy access to your application code and data.
• Create and modify data faster. 
• Simple interface for exploring your application's functionality.
  
  

Google Recaptcha

It’s an essential tool used for validation and protection that keeps the spammers away. We know it’s one the most common captcha systems to verify users by clicking on the check boxes of similar images and to make this tool work will require an API key from the captcha.

Migration

A tool allowing your team to share and modify the database schema. Therefore, the database is the answer if you are having trouble manually adding a column to the local database. 

• It’s paired with Laravel 3 schema making development easier. 
• Track and manage changes to the database schema.
• Allowing you to share the entire SQL.

User Verification

Security is a critical component of modern apps, and the majority of web applications require a verification mechanism. The user must complete the Laravel user verification process in order to utilise the application. It provides standard techniques for sending and confirming user identity. The advantage of using it is

• Adds an extra layer of security to your application.
• Avoiding spam and bots making an effort to harm your application. 
• Trust and engagement allow the users to know that their email is verified.
  
  

Conclusion

So, as of now, we have mentioned the top ten best Laravel development tools that every developer and organisation should implement in their web application that make a very friendly and robust website. So now if you are willing to create a seamless web application for your company Laravel is the platform for that. But, who can create and operate a Laravel platform?

Techvoot Solutions is an organisation that operates on various platforms. Where our experts are on hand working on the latest and trending technologies. 

From mobile applications to custom software development we cover it up all. So, get connected with us where we boost your organisation to new heights and beyond the limits. 

FAQ’s

1: Do I have to purchase every one of these tools? 
    No, a large number of the tools listed are free or have free trials available. 

2. Is PHPStorm compatible with languages other than PHP? 
    Yes, PHPStorm is optimised since it is multi-language compatible, which gives developers flexibility.

3. Does Laravel require migration?
    Yes, it's a crucial component of Laravel development as it is simple for developers to manage and
    alter database schema.

4. What is the purpose of Google CAPTCHA?
    CAPTCHA helps keep you safe. By preventing password decryption and spam.

5: What is the limit of tinker in Laravel?
     There are no limits, as long as you are able to squeeze your code into one line or execute the code line by line.