Laravel - Configuration and Environment
You set the cache driver to 'redis' in
.env but Laravel still uses the file cache. What is the most likely cause?You set the cache driver to 'redis' in .env but Laravel still uses the file cache. What is the most likely cause?
medium📝 Debug Q14 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Laravel config caching
Laravel caches config files for performance, so changes in .env may not apply immediately.Step 2: Identify how to apply .env changes
Runningphp artisan config:clearclears cached config, allowing new .env values to take effect.Final Answer:
You forgot to clear the config cache withphp artisan config:clear-> Option AQuick Check:
Clear config cache to apply .env changes [OK]
Quick Trick: Clear config cache after .env changes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming Redis must be installed locally for Laravel to use it
- Thinking file driver is always default
- Restarting server without clearing config cache
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