Template inheritance (@extends, @section, @yield) in Laravel - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What does the @extends directive do in Laravel Blade templates?

It tells the template to use another Blade file as its base layout, inheriting its structure and sections.

beginner

Explain the purpose of @section in Blade templates.

It defines a named section of content that will fill a corresponding @yield placeholder in the parent layout.

beginner

What role does @yield play in a Blade layout?

It acts as a placeholder where child templates can insert content defined in their @section blocks.

intermediate

How do @section and @yield work together in Blade templates?

The parent layout uses @yield to mark spots for content, and child templates use @section to provide that content.

intermediate

Can a Blade template extend multiple layouts using @extends? Why or why not?

No, a Blade template can only extend one layout because it inherits a single base structure to keep templates clear and manageable.

Which Blade directive is used to specify the parent layout a template should inherit?

A @yield

B @section

C @extends

D @include

@extends sets the parent layout for the current Blade template.

What does @yield('content') do in a Blade layout?

A Defines a section named 'content' in the child template

B Includes another Blade file named 'content'

C Ends a section named 'content'

D Creates a placeholder for 'content' section from child templates

@yield('content') marks where the 'content' section from child templates will appear.

If a child template does not define a @section for a @yield in the parent, what happens?

A An error is thrown

B The <code>@yield</code> outputs nothing

C The parent template content is duplicated

D The child template ignores the parent

If no matching @section is defined, @yield outputs nothing by default.

Which directive is used to define content that fills a parent layout's placeholder?

A @section

B @extends

C @yield

D @stack

@section defines content to fill a @yield placeholder.

Can you nest @section directives inside each other in Blade templates?

A No, nesting <code>@section</code> is not supported

B Yes, nesting is allowed and common

C Only if you use <code>@parent</code>

D Only in the parent layout

Nesting @section directives is not supported in Blade templates.

Describe how you would create a base layout and a child template using Blade's template inheritance.

Think about how the parent and child templates connect using these directives.

Explain the difference between @section and @yield in Laravel Blade templates.

One sets content, the other shows where content goes.