Laravel Project Structure: Moving Code Out of Controllers

Laravel offers multiple methods to keep controllers lean. A common question is, "Where else can I place my logic?"

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This guide complements a section from my video course, "Mastering Laravel Project Structure."

Here's where you can relocate your Controller logic:

• Form Requests: Streamline data validation.

• Eloquent Mutators: Adjust data during database interactions.

• Eloquent Observers: Respond to specific model events.

• Service Classes: Group your business logic.

• Action Classes: Handle individual tasks.

• Jobs: Manage background tasks.

• Events and Listeners: Coordinate app events and reactions.

• Global Helpers: Handy functions available everywhere.

• Traits: Code snippets you can use across multiple classes.

• Base Controllers: Controllers with shared functionalities.

• Repository Classes: Centralize interactions with your database.

Let’s get started.