What is Laravel and why do we use it

Laravel is a popular open-source PHP web framework used for building web applications. It was created by Taylor Otwell in 2011 and has since become one of the most popular PHP frameworks, with a large and active community of users and contributors.

One of the reasons why Laravel has become so popular is because it makes it easier for developers to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. The framework comes with a variety of built-in tools and features that help developers build complex web applications quickly and easily. For example, Laravel has a built-in object-relational mapper (ORM) that allows developers to work with databases more efficiently, a robust routing system that makes it easy to define application routes, and a powerful authentication system that helps developers secure their applications.

Another reason why Laravel is a popular choice for web development is its extensive ecosystem. The framework is supported by a large community of users and contributors who have built a wide range of tools, packages, and libraries that can be easily integrated into Laravel applications. This means that developers can take advantage of these third-party tools and libraries to add new functionality to their applications without having to write everything from scratch.

At CoreBlue, we may choose to use Laravel to build software for our clients for a number of reasons. First, Laravel's clean and expressive syntax makes it easy for our developers to write and maintain code, which can save time and effort in the long run. This means that we can deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable applications to our clients faster and more efficiently.

Second, Laravel's built-in tools and features can help us build complex web applications with less code. This can help us reduce development time and costs, and allow us to focus on delivering value to our clients. For example, we can use Laravel's ORM to work with databases more efficiently, and its routing system to define application routes quickly and easily.

Third, Laravel's extensive ecosystem means that our developers can take advantage of a wide range of third-party tools and libraries to add new functionality to our applications. This can help us build more powerful and feature-rich applications for our clients without having to spend a lot of time and effort developing everything from scratch.

In conclusion, Laravel is a popular open-source PHP framework that can help CoreBlue build high-quality, scalable, and reliable web applications for our clients. Its clean and expressive syntax, built-in tools and features, and extensive ecosystem make it an attractive option for web development. By using Laravel, we can deliver value to our clients faster and more efficiently, and help them achieve their business goals.

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