You ran composer create-project laravel/laravel blog but got an error: "Could not find package laravel/laravel". What is the likely cause?

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Laravel - Basics and Architecture

You ran composer create-project laravel/laravel blog but got an error: "Could not find package laravel/laravel". What is the likely cause?

ALaravel is not installed globally

BNo internet connection or Composer repository unreachable

CThe 'blog' folder already exists

DComposer version is too new

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error message
"Could not find package" means Composer cannot reach the package source.
Step 2: Identify common causes
Usually caused by no internet or repository access issues.
Final Answer:
No internet connection or Composer repository unreachable -> Option B
Quick Check:
Package not found error = connectivity issue [OK]

Quick Trick: Check internet if Composer can't find package [OK]

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