What will happen if you run php artisan db:seed --class=UserSeeder but the UserSeeder class does not exist?

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Laravel - Database Basics and Migrations

What will happen if you run php artisan db:seed --class=UserSeeder but the UserSeeder class does not exist?

ALaravel will create the UserSeeder class automatically

BLaravel will run all seeders instead

CLaravel will throw an error saying the seeder class was not found

DLaravel will silently skip seeding without error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Seeder Class Requirement
Specifying a seeder class requires that class to exist; otherwise, Laravel errors out.
Step 2: Confirm Laravel Behavior on Missing Class
Laravel does not auto-create classes or silently skip; it throws a clear error.
Final Answer:
Laravel will throw an error saying the seeder class was not found -> Option C
Quick Check:
Missing seeder class = error thrown [OK]

Quick Trick: Seeder class must exist before running [OK]

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