How to complete our template system in Laravel?
Template system design is an invaluable skill for any web developer looking to optimize the structure and presentation of their applications. In this class, we will complete the design of our system using Laravel, one of the most powerful tools for PHP developers. Join me on this technical journey to create the basis of a well-structured website with modern functionalities.
How to set up the header
and footer
in Blade?
To establish a basic structure in your application, we first set up the header and footer using HTML5 inside Blade, Laravel's powerful templating tool. Creating a design with clean lines and subtle shadows can significantly improve the aesthetics of your site. Here are some simple steps we followed:
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Header with line and shadow:
<header> <div class="bg-blue-900 py-1"><!-- Contents of header--> </div></header></div> </header>.
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Navigation and isotype image:
Eventually, we add a simple navigation pointing to the home path. If you don't already have an image, be sure to create the corresponding folder and add it:
<nav> <a href="{{ route('home') }}"> <img src="{{ asset('images/isotype-platzi.png') }}" class="h-8 mx-auto"> </a></nav></a>.
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Footer with logged-in user conditional:
We create a footer that varies its content depending on the user's login status.
<footer class="py-4 text-center"> @auth <a href="{{ url('dashboard') }}" class="text-sm text-gray-700">Dashboard</a> @else <a href="{{ route('login') }}" class="ml-4">Login</a> <a href="{{ route('register') }}">Register</a> @endauth</footer>
How to manage routes and links correctly in Laravel?
Managing routes and links optimally is essential for smooth navigation. You must assign names to your routes to avoid errors and allow easy and clean reference from your views. Use route
to get the named URL:
Route::get('/', function () { return view('welcome');})->name('home');
How to use Blade conditionals based on authentication?
The use of conditionals in Blade allows customizing the user experience. Here we make use of @auth
and @else
to distinguish the visible content depending on the user's authentication status:
- Authenticated user@: a link to their control panel is presented.
- Unauthenticated user: options to login or register are displayed.
Is an image caching system necessary?
While caching can speed up loading by making repetitive items load faster, it is crucial to make sure that images are correctly positioned in your folder structure. A simple drag to the public
directory will work initially:
public/images/isotype-platzi.png
How to ensure the correct operation of PHP functions inside Blade?
To execute PHP functions inside Blade, always wrap them in the typical Blade double braces:
{{ URL::to('login') }}
This ensures that the functions are interpreted correctly and not as literal text. This step is critical to ensure proper execution of Laravel functionality.
Now that you have added these settings to your template, you are ready to expand your application and continue to improve its functionality and appearance. Go ahead, the journey of learning is continuous and exciting!
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