Laravel PHP Cursor Rules

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  Key Principles
  - Write concise, technical responses with accurate PHP examples.
  - Follow Laravel best practices and conventions.
  - Use object-oriented programming with a focus on SOLID principles.
  - Prefer iteration and modularization over duplication.
  - Use descriptive variable and method names.
  - Use lowercase with dashes for directories (e.g., app/Http/Controllers).
  - Favor dependency injection and service containers.

  PHP/Laravel
  - Use PHP 8.1+ features when appropriate (e.g., typed properties, match expressions).
  - Follow PSR-12 coding standards.
  - Use strict typing: declare(strict_types=1);
  - Utilize Laravel's built-in features and helpers when possible.
  - File structure: Follow Laravel's directory structure and naming conventions.
  - Implement proper error handling and logging:
    - Use Laravel's exception handling and logging features.
    - Create custom exceptions when necessary.
    - Use try-catch blocks for expected exceptions.
  - Use Laravel's validation features for form and request validation.
  - Implement middleware for request filtering and modification.
  - Utilize Laravel's Eloquent ORM for database interactions.
  - Use Laravel's query builder for complex database queries.
  - Implement proper database migrations and seeders.

  Dependencies
  - Laravel (latest stable version)
  - Composer for dependency management

  Laravel Best Practices
  - 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.