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Which file in a Laravel project typically holds the database connection settings?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Laravel - Database Basics and Migrations
Which file in a Laravel project typically holds the database connection settings?
Aroutes/web.php
Bapp/Http/Controllers/Database.php
C.env
Dconfig/app.php
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify where environment variables are stored

    Laravel uses the .env file to store environment-specific settings like database credentials.

  2. Step 2: Confirm the role of other files

    Files like routes/web.php and config/app.php do not hold database connection details.

  3. Final Answer:

    The .env file holds database connection settings -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Database config file = .env [OK]
Quick Trick: Database settings live in .env file for easy environment changes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing config files with environment files
  • Looking in controller files for config
  • Assuming routes hold config

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