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Store sensitive files in the storage directory and use a controller to serve them securely.

Enforce HTTPS by updating the .env file:

Laravel's default pagination system is robust for standard web applications, but API responses often require custom structures to meet front-end requirements or adhere to RESTful standards. This tutorial demonstrates how to build a tailored pagination system for API responses, including metadata, links, and cursor-based pagination.

Imagine you’re building an API where:

Use the compact or with methods to pass data directly from controllers.

In a controller, pass data to a view:

   php artisan make:migration create_site_settings_table --create=site_settings

In the migration file, add fields for app configuration and localization settings:

   namespace App\Http\Controllers;

   use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Auth;

   class BaseController extends Controller
   {
       protected $userRole;
       protected $featureToggles;
       protected $appConfig;

       public function __construct()
       {
           // Set the current user's role
           $this->userRole = Auth::check() ? Auth::user()->role : 'guest';

           // Define feature toggles
           $this->featureToggles = [
               'file_uploads_enabled' => true,
               'comments_enabled' => false,
           ];

           // Set app-wide configurations
           $this->appConfig = [
               'app_mode' => 'live', // Options: 'maintenance', 'live'
               'max_api_requests' => 100,
           ];
       }
   }

Make other controllers extend the Base Controller to inherit its shared properties and logic.