How do I deploy Laravel/Symfony apps?

Deploying Laravel or Symfony applications can seem daunting, but with the right steps, you can ensure a smooth deployment process. Below are the essential steps to deploy your application successfully.

1. Prepare Your Environment

Make sure your server meets the necessary requirements for Laravel or Symfony, such as the correct PHP version and necessary extensions.

2. Configure Your Server

Set up your web server (Apache, Nginx) to point to the public directory of your application.

3. Deploy Your Application

Upload your application files to your server using Git or FTP.

4. Install Dependencies

Use Composer to install your project's dependencies on the server.

5. Configure Environment Variables

Set up your .env file with the right configurations for your production environment.

6. Run Migrations

Run the migrations to set up your database.

7. Additional Steps

Clear cache, and optimize your application by running necessary artisan commands.

Example Deployment Script

// Example script to deploy a Laravel application // SSH into your server ssh user@your-server.com // Navigate to the project directory cd /var/www/your-laravel-app // Pull the latest changes from Git git pull origin main // Install dependencies composer install --no-dev // Run migrations php artisan migrate --force // Clear and optimize cache php artisan config:cache php artisan route:cache php artisan view:cache

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