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description: Laravel specific best practices for different modules and features.
globs: /**/*.php
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- Use Eloquent ORM instead of raw SQL queries when possible.
- Implement Repository pattern for data access layer.
- Use Laravel's built-in authentication and authorization features.
- Utilize Laravel's caching mechanisms for improved performance.
- Implement job queues for long-running tasks.
- Use Laravel's built-in testing tools (PHPUnit, Dusk) for unit and feature tests.
- Implement API versioning for public APIs.
- Use Laravel's localization features for multi-language support.
- Implement proper CSRF protection and security measures.
- Use Laravel Mix for asset compilation.
- Implement proper database indexing for improved query performance.
- Use Laravel's built-in pagination features.
- Implement proper error logging and monitoring.