Laravel installation with Composer - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to create a new Laravel project using Composer.

Laravel

composer create-project [1] my-laravel-app

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Acodeigniter4/appstarter

Bsymfony/skeleton

Claravel/laravel

Dcakephp/app

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Common Mistakes

Using a different framework's package name.

Forgetting to specify the package name.

The command composer create-project laravel/laravel my-laravel-app creates a new Laravel project named my-laravel-app.

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medium

Complete the command to install Laravel globally using Composer.

Laravel

composer global require [1]

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Alaravel/framework

Blaravel/installer

Csymfony/console

Dphpunit/phpunit

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Common Mistakes

Installing the full framework globally instead of the installer.

Using unrelated package names.

The command composer global require laravel/installer installs the Laravel installer globally, allowing you to create projects easily.

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hard

Fix the error in the command to create a new Laravel project named 'blog'.

Laravel

composer create-project laravel/laravel [1]

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Ablog

BBlog

Cblog-app

Dmyblog

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Common Mistakes

Using uppercase letters in the folder name.

Using spaces or special characters.

The project folder name should be lowercase and simple like blog to avoid issues on some systems.

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hard

Fill both blanks to run the Laravel development server in the project directory.

Laravel

cd [1] && php [2] serve

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Amy-laravel-app

Bartisan

Cpublic

Dvendor

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Common Mistakes

Trying to run the server from the wrong directory.

Using 'php public serve' instead of 'php artisan serve'.

You first change directory to your Laravel project folder, then run php artisan serve to start the development server.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to update Composer dependencies and clear Laravel cache.

Laravel

composer [1] && php artisan [2] && php artisan [3]

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Aupdate

Bcache:clear

Cconfig:clear

Dinstall

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Common Mistakes

Using 'composer install' instead of 'update' when updating packages.

Forgetting to clear cache after updates.

Run composer update to update dependencies, then clear cache and config with artisan commands.

Practice

1. What is the main tool used to install Laravel easily with a single command?

easy

A. Composer

B. NPM

C. Git

D. Docker

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Laravel installation tools

   Laravel uses Composer, a PHP package manager, to install its files easily.

2. Step 2: Identify the correct tool

   Composer is the official and recommended tool for Laravel installation, unlike NPM, Git, or Docker.

3. Final Answer:

   Composer -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Laravel installation tool = Composer [OK]

Hint: Remember Laravel uses Composer for PHP packages [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing Composer with NPM (JavaScript tool)
• Thinking Git installs Laravel automatically
• Assuming Docker installs Laravel by itself

2. Which of the following is the correct Composer command to create a new Laravel project named myapp?

easy

A. composer install laravel myapp

B. composer create-project laravel/laravel myapp

C. composer new laravel myapp

D. composer laravel create myapp

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall Composer command syntax for Laravel

   The correct command uses create-project followed by the package and project folder name.

2. Step 2: Match the command to options

   composer create-project laravel/laravel myapp matches the correct syntax: composer create-project laravel/laravel myapp.

3. Final Answer:

   composer create-project laravel/laravel myapp -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Correct Composer command = create-project [OK]

Hint: Use 'create-project' with package and folder name [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using 'install' instead of 'create-project'
• Wrong command order or missing package name
• Using 'new' or 'laravel create' which are invalid

3. After running composer create-project laravel/laravel blog, what folder will contain the Laravel app?

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A. laravel

B. public

C. vendor

D. blog

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the command structure

   The last argument in the command is the folder name where Laravel installs the app.

2. Step 2: Identify the folder name

   Since the command ends with blog, the Laravel app is installed inside the blog folder.

3. Final Answer:

   blog -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Project folder = last argument 'blog' [OK]

Hint: Last word in command is your app folder name [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming 'laravel' is the folder name
• Confusing 'vendor' as the app folder
• Thinking 'public' is the main app folder

4. You ran composer create-project laravel/laravel without specifying a folder name. What will happen?

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A. Laravel installs in the current directory

B. Composer throws an error for missing folder name

C. Laravel installs in a folder named 'laravel'

D. Composer installs Laravel globally

Solution

1. Step 1: Check default behavior of create-project

   If no folder name is given, Composer uses the package name as the folder.

2. Step 2: Apply to Laravel package

   Since the package is laravel/laravel, it creates a folder named laravel.

3. Final Answer:

   Laravel installs in a folder named 'laravel' -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   No folder name defaults to package name folder [OK]

Hint: No folder name? Uses package name as folder [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Expecting an error for missing folder
• Thinking it installs in current folder
• Assuming global installation happens

5. After installing Laravel with Composer, which command starts the built-in Laravel development server inside your project folder?

hard

A. php artisan serve

B. composer start

C. php start server

D. laravel serve

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall Laravel's built-in server command

   Laravel uses the Artisan CLI tool, and the command to start the server is php artisan serve.

2. Step 2: Verify other options

   Options like composer start, php start server, and laravel serve are invalid commands.

3. Final Answer:

   php artisan serve -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Start server command = php artisan serve [OK]

Hint: Use 'php artisan serve' to start Laravel server [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying 'composer start' which doesn't start Laravel server
• Using 'laravel serve' which is not a valid command
• Typing 'php start server' which is incorrect syntax