Learn PHP Laravel 12 for Beginners 2026 Build CMS Blog

Learn PHP Laravel 12 Basics and Build a Complete CMS Blog with Custom Admin Panel with PHP Laravel, MySQL and Bootstrap
What you'll learn
What Laravel is and why it's the most popular PHP framework
Setting up a Laravel project using Composer or Laravel Installer
Understanding the Laravel folder structure and important files
Using Artisan CLI commands for project productivity
Introduction to routes
Creating controllers and understanding their role in MVC
Understanding the MVC architecture (Models, Views, Controllers)
Blade templating for dynamic and reusable views
Using layouts, partials, and Blade directives
Form validation
Flash messages and session handling
Pagination for large datasets
Connecting models to database tables
Using Eloquent ORM for clean database queries
Creating migrations and modifying tables dynamically
Seeding dummy data and using factories for testing
Query Builder basics for custom database queries
User registration, login, and logout
Working with middlewares
Learn how to upload files securely
Sending mails and creating mailable classes
Build complete CMS blog system with admin panel
Post Management - Create, edit, delete, and view posts
Category System - Organize posts into categories
Comments System - Allow users to comment on posts
Post Image Uploads - Add featured images to posts
Custom Admin Panel - Manage all posts, categories, and comments
Search Functionality - Search posts by title or category
User Authentication for CMS - Only logged-in admins can manage content
Responsive UI - Clean and mobile-friendly dashboard
Basic Analytics - Count posts, comments, and categories
Clean Project Structure - Maintainable code following Laravel best practices
Requirements
Basic PHP and PHP OOP knowledge
Familiarity with HTML & CSS
Basic understanding of databases
Description
Are you ready to take your PHP skills to the next level and become a confident Laravel developer? This comprehensive Laravel course is designed for beginners and intermediate developers who want to master the most popular PHP framework while building a real-world project. Unlike other courses that focus solely on theory, here you will learn by doing - step by step, you will create a fully functional CMS blog system complete with posts, categories, comments, and a custom admin panel.Throughout this course, you will start with the basics of Laravel, understanding its MVC architecture, folder structure, and essential tools like Composer and Artisan CLI. You will learn how to create routes, controllers, and Blade views, and how to pass data from your backend to your frontend seamlessly. You will also get hands-on experience working with Eloquent ORM, connecting models to database tables, and performing queriesThe course covers full CRUD operations, form validation, flash messages, and pagination, giving you all the tools to create professional web applications. You will also learn user authentication, protecting routes with middleware, displaying user info in views, and managing access to your admin panel. Additional practical features include file uploading for post images and sending emails using Mailtrap, so you can simulate real-world workflows.By the end of the course, you won't just understand Laravel concepts - you will have built a real CMS blog system ready to add to your portfolio. You'll know how to manage posts, categories, and comments, create a responsive admin dashboard, and implement professional coding practices that make your project maintainable and scalable.This course is perfect for PHP beginners, self-taught developers, students, or anyone looking to turn their ideas into real web applications. Whether your goal is to land a job as a Laravel developer, freelance, or create your own projects, this course equips you with practical skills and a portfolio-ready project. Start your Laravel journey today and build a CMS blog system from scratch - the right way!
Who this course is for
Beginner PHP Developers - who want to learn Laravel from scratch
Web Developers - looking to build real-world CMS/blog systems
Students & Learners - who want hands-on, project-based learning
Aspiring Laravel Developers - aiming to create professional web apps
Anyone Interested in Full-Stack Development - especially with Laravel backend and Blade frontend
Developers Who Want a Portfolio Project - build a CMS blog with admin panel to showcase skills
Self-Taught Programmers - looking for structured guidance to learn Laravel efficiently
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