Q3-WD PT

What is the recommended way to install Laravel on a local development environment?

• Downloading the Laravel installer using Composer

• Using the Laravel installer globally via Composer

• Manually downloading the Laravel framework from the official website

• Installing Laravel via a package manager like npm

Answer explanation

Using the Laravel installer globally via Composer is the recommended way to install Laravel on a local development environment.

Which Composer command is used to create a new Laravel project?

• composer create-project laravel/laravel my-project

• composer require laravel/laravel my-project

• composer install laravel/laravel my-project

• composer update laravel/laravel my-project

Answer explanation

The correct Composer command to create a new Laravel project is 'composer create-project laravel/laravel my-project'.

What are the advantages of using the Laravel installer compared to manual installation methods?

• Reduced dependency on Composer

• Faster setup and configuration of Laravel projects

• Greater flexibility in choosing project dependencies

• Better compatibility with third-party packages

Answer explanation

The Laravel installer allows for faster setup and configuration of Laravel projects compared to manual installation methods.

Which directory in a Laravel project contains the configuration files for the application?

• app

• config

• database

• public

Answer explanation

The 'config' directory in a Laravel project contains the configuration files for the application, making it the correct choice.

Where are the controllers typically located within the Laravel directory structure?

• app/Http/Controllers

• config/controllers

• resources/views

• public/controllers

Answer explanation

Controllers are typically located in the app/Http/Controllers directory within the Laravel structure.

What is the purpose of the storage directory in a Laravel project?

• It contains views and templates for the application.

• It stores compiled assets and cached data.

• It houses the configuration files for the application.

• It is the root directory for all controller files.

Answer explanation

The storage directory in a Laravel project is used to store compiled assets and cached data, making it the correct choice.

Which file in a Laravel application is responsible for defining routes?

• app/Http/routes.php

• config/routes.php

• routes/web.php

• routes/api.php

Answer explanation

The correct file in a Laravel application responsible for defining routes is routes/web.php.

What is the purpose of the routes/web.php file in Laravel?

• It defines routes for handling API requests.

• It defines routes for web-based application routes.

• It contains configuration settings for web middleware.

• It is used for defining database routes.

Answer explanation

The purpose of the routes/web.php file in Laravel is to define routes for web-based application routes, allowing for the mapping of URLs to controller actions.

How does Laravel differentiate between GET and POST routes in the route definition file?

• By using different route syntax for GET and POST requests.

• By specifying the request method in the route definition.

• By using separate route files for GET and POST requests.

• By using middleware to distinguish between GET and POST requests.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is by specifying the request method in the route definition, which allows Laravel to differentiate between GET and POST routes based on the specified method.

What is the default location for storing Blade view files in a Laravel application?

• app/Views

• resources/views

• views

• public/views

Answer explanation

The default location for storing Blade view files in a Laravel application is 'resources/views'.