Let's Build a SaaS in Laravel
There are endless tutorials online for how to build an idealized project, based on what's easy to teach. In this course, however, we're going to walk through the real-life, actual process of building a software-as-a-service, including the mistakes and misconceptions I ran into along the way. We'll build not based on what's easy to teach, but based on the weird and often-inconvenient stuff users request!
Series episodes
Getting Started (3)
Introduction
2m 37sBuild a real-life app tackling real user challenges. Learn practical programming skills beyond basics with engaging, hands-on tutorials that prepare you for the real world.
Set Up Our Dev Tooling and Environment
14m 48sDiscover essential dev tooling and setup steps I use on every project. Start your build right with a solid, efficient development environment from day one.
Set Up a Staging Development Environment
11m 22sQuickly set up a live staging environment for your app using Forge. Move beyond local development and test your app online with ease and confidence.
Building the App (5)
Databases, Models, Factories, and Seeders
18m 58sMaster database setup by creating migrations, models, factories, and seeders. Build a solid foundation for your Laravel app with clear, practical guidance.
Build Basic Interfaces: Create and List
20m 31sBuild user-friendly create and list interfaces after modeling your database. Learn to craft controllers and templates for smooth data interactions in Laravel.
Build Basic Interfaces: Delete and Edit
19m 15sLearn to build delete and edit interfaces in Laravel. Create controllers and templates that empower users to manage data effortlessly and intuitively.
Write Basic Test Coverage
16m 57sLearn how to write basic feature tests for your app without TDD. Start testing confidently and improve your code quality with simple, practical steps.
Handle Authorization with Policies
9m 54sMaster Laravel authorization with policies to control user actions securely and effortlessly. Learn how to protect your app with clear, flexible rules.
Digging Deeper (4)
Integration with Github
12m 29sLearn how to integrate GitHub social login in your app to simplify signups and access user data effortlessly. Boost UX with easy authentication!
Integration with an External API for Conferences
23m 40sLearn how to integrate and structure external API calls in your app. Discover tools and best practices for seamless data fetching and API wrapping.
Allow Users to Favorite Talks
19m 15sLearn how to build a user-friendly favoriting system in Laravel. Explore many-to-many polymorphic relationships and add powerful interaction to your app easily.
Build a Public API
27m 27sStart building your first public API with clear guidance on tech, syntax, and architecture. Gain essential skills to create APIs confidently and effectively.
