Creating Custom Helper Functions In Laravel
Create custom helper functions in Laravel by creating a new file in app/Helpers directory, defining the functions within, and loading it via Composer's autoload feature. Use functions like format_price() and generate_slug().
In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the process of creating and using custom helper functions in a Laravel.
Step 1: Create a Helper File
To begin, create a new helper file inside the app/Helpers directory. If the directory does not exist, you can create it manually.
mkdir app/Helpers
Now, create a new PHP file, such as helpers.php:
touch app/Helpers/helpers.php
Step 2: Define Your Custom Helper Functions
Open the newly created helpers.php file and define your functions. For example:
<?php
if (!function_exists('format_pr...