In Laravel, a cookie is a small piece of data stored on the user’s browser, used to remember information between requests — like login status, preferences, or cart items. Laravel provides a convenient, secure way to set, get, and delete cookies. Key Features of Laravel Cookies Automatically encrypted and signed for security Can be read/write […]

Authorization in Laravel is the process of determining what an authenticated user is allowed to do in your application — for example, who can edit a post, delete a user, or access admin features. 👉 Authentication = “Who are you?”👉 Authorization = “What are you allowed to do?” Laravel Offers Two Authorization Methods: 1. Gates […]

Authentication in Laravel is the process of verifying a user’s identity — usually by checking a username/email and password — to control access to protected parts of a web application. Key Points: Laravel provides built-in authentication features to make it quick and secure. It includes login, registration, password reset, and email verification functionalities. Authentication ensures […]

XAMPP is a free local server that allows you to run PHP and MySQL on your computer. To set it up, download it from apachefriends.org, install it, and start Apache and MySQL from the XAMPP Control Panel. Then place your PHP files in the htdocs folder (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs) and access them via http://localhost/. You can […]

To set up WAMP on your Windows system, download it from the official WAMPServer website. Install it by following the setup wizard, choosing your preferred browser and text editor. Once installed, launch WAMP and ensure the tray icon turns green. Open http://localhost/ in your browser to access the dashboard. Add your PHP files inside the […]

Setting up a Node module involves initializing a project with npm init, installing dependencies, and creating a JavaScript file (like index.js) to write code. You can use require() or import to include modules. This setup enables efficient project management and code reuse in Node.js. Step 1: Install Node.js and npm If not already installed, download […]

Custom fonts help you create a unique and branded look for your website. You can either upload font files like .woff or use web services such as Google Fonts. To apply a custom font, define it using @font-face in your CSS or link it via a CDN. Once added, apply the font family to your […]

A hook is a programming technique that allows you to inject or execute custom code at specific points in a program’s execution. Hooks are especially useful for building modular, extensible systems, such as plugins or CMS frameworks. PHP itself does not have built-in hook functions like JavaScript or WordPress. However, you can create your own […]

SCSS is used to write cleaner, more organized, and maintainable CSS using features like variables, nesting, mixins, and functions. It helps in reducing code repetition and managing large stylesheets efficiently. Benefits of Using SCSS   Feature Why It’s Useful Variables Reuse values like colors, fonts, breakpoints Nesting Write cleaner, readable CSS by nesting selectors like […]

To connect PHP with SMTP, you can use a library like PHPMailer for secure and reliable email sending. SMTP allows PHP to send emails through external mail servers such as Gmail, Outlook, or Zoho. You need to configure the SMTP host, port, encryption method, and authentication credentials. PHPMailer handles all these configurations easily using the […]