Filesystem configuration in Laravel - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the purpose of the config/filesystems.php file in Laravel?

It defines how Laravel interacts with different storage systems, like local disks, cloud storage, and FTP servers. It sets up 'disks' that Laravel can use to save and retrieve files.

beginner

What is a 'disk' in Laravel's filesystem configuration?

A 'disk' is a named storage location defined in config/filesystems.php. It can point to local folders, cloud services like Amazon S3, or other storage types.

beginner

How do you set the default filesystem disk in Laravel?

You set the default key in config/filesystems.php to the name of the disk you want Laravel to use by default, like 'local' or 's3'.

intermediate

What environment variable is commonly used to configure the default filesystem disk?

The FILESYSTEM_DISK environment variable is used to set the default disk dynamically without changing code.

beginner

Name two common drivers used in Laravel filesystem disks and what they represent.

1. local driver: stores files on the server's local disk.<br>2. s3 driver: stores files on Amazon S3 cloud storage.

Where do you define storage disks in Laravel?

A In <code>config/filesystems.php</code>

B In <code>routes/web.php</code>

C In <code>app/Http/Controllers</code>

D In <code>resources/views</code>

Storage disks are configured in the config/filesystems.php file.

Which environment variable sets the default filesystem disk?

A APP_ENV

B CACHE_DRIVER

C FILESYSTEM_DISK

D DB_CONNECTION

The FILESYSTEM_DISK variable controls the default disk used by Laravel.

What driver would you use to store files on Amazon S3?

A database

B ftp

C local

D s3

The s3 driver connects Laravel to Amazon S3 cloud storage.

If you want to store files on your server's hard drive, which driver should you choose?

A rackspace

B local

C s3

D ftp

The local driver stores files on the server's local disk.

How can you add a new storage location in Laravel?

A Add a new disk entry in <code>config/filesystems.php</code>

B Create a new route in <code>routes/web.php</code>

C Add a new controller method

D Modify the <code>app/Models/User.php</code> file

New storage locations are added by defining new disks in config/filesystems.php.

Explain how Laravel uses the filesystem configuration to manage file storage.

Think about how Laravel knows where and how to save files.

Describe the steps to add a new cloud storage disk in Laravel.

Focus on configuration and environment setup.