Query scopes in Laravel - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is a query scope in Laravel?

A query scope is a way to define common query logic inside a model. It lets you reuse query conditions easily by calling a method on the model's query builder.

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How do you define a local query scope in a Laravel model?

Define a method in the model starting with scope followed by the scope name. For example, scopeActive($query) defines a scope called active. The method receives the query builder as the first argument.

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How do you use a local query scope in Laravel when querying?

Call the scope method name without the scope prefix on the model query. For example, User::active()->get() uses the scopeActive method.

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What is a global query scope in Laravel?

A global query scope automatically adds conditions to all queries for a model. It is useful for things like soft deletes or multi-tenant filtering.

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How do you remove a global scope from a Laravel query?

Use the <code>withoutGlobalScope()</code> method on the query builder and pass the scope class or name to exclude it from the query.

How do you name a local query scope method in a Laravel model?

A Start with 'scope' followed by the scope name

B Start with 'query' followed by the scope name

C Use any method name without prefix

D Start with 'filter' followed by the scope name

Local query scopes must start with 'scope' followed by the scope name, like 'scopeActive'.

How do you apply a local query scope named 'active' when querying a model?

A User::scopeActive()->get()

B User::active()->get()

C User::filterActive()->get()

D User::whereActive()->get()

You call the scope without the 'scope' prefix: User::active()->get().

What is the main purpose of a global query scope?

A To handle database migrations

B To define reusable query methods manually called

C To create database indexes

D To add conditions to all queries automatically

Global scopes add conditions automatically to every query on the model.

How can you exclude a global scope from a query?

A Use withoutGlobalScope() method

B Use removeScope() method

C Use ignoreScope() method

D Use skipScope() method

The method withoutGlobalScope() removes a global scope from the query.

Which argument does a local query scope method receive first?

A The model instance

B The database connection

C The query builder

D The request object

The first argument is the query builder to modify the query.

Explain how to create and use a local query scope in Laravel.

Think about naming and how you call the scope when querying.

Describe what a global query scope is and how to remove it from a query.

Consider automatic query changes and how to opt out.