Why Code Quality Matters

Writing clean, maintainable code in Laravel isn't just about following conventions—it's about creating applications that scale, perform well, and are easy for teams to work with over time.

Follow Laravel Conventions

Laravel provides excellent conventions out of the box. Use Eloquent relationships properly, follow naming conventions for routes, controllers, and models, and leverage Laravel's built-in features rather than reinventing the wheel.

Service Layer Pattern

Implement a service layer to keep your controllers thin and business logic organized. This makes your code more testable and maintainable.

class UserService\n{\n    public function createUser(array $data): User\n    {\n        return User::create([\n            'name' => $data['name'],\n            'email' => $data['email'],\n            'password' => Hash::make($data['password'])\n        ]);\n    }\n}

Testing is Essential

Write tests for your application. Laravel provides excellent testing tools with PHPUnit integration. Feature tests, unit tests, and browser tests all play important roles in maintaining code quality.