Format: The package will be in a .zip file format.
2. Unzip the Package
Extract the contents of the downloaded .zip file to a directory on your computer.
3. Xampp
Make sure to have the Xampp installed & running in your computer. PHP Version 8.2 or Higher must be required for Laravel 11.
4. Composer
Make sure to have the Composer installed & running in your computer. make sure the composer version must be 2.8.3 or Higher.
5. Composer Install
Command: command to install all of the framework's dependencies.
composer install
Outcome: The composer install command installs all the PHP dependencies specified in the composer.json file, generates the autoloader, and creates a (`vendor`) directory with the necessary packages for the Laravel project.
6. Create a Production Build & Libraries Folder
Command: After the dependencies are installed, generate a production-ready build by running:
npm run build
Outcome: This command compile all scss to css and copy all files from resource to public directory.
6. Start in Development Mode
Command: To begin development and work on your project in a live environment, execute:
php artisan serve
Outcome: This will launch a local development server, allowing you to preview your project in real-time. The server also provides hot-reloading, meaning any changes you make to your files will automatically refresh in your browser. It will be accessible at http://localhost:8000.