laravel-best-practices

Fix N+1 query problems in Laravel Eloquent by applying eager loading with the `with()` method, selecting only required columns, and avoiding lazy loading within loops to optimize query performance for large datasets.

Secure mass assignment in Laravel by defining `$fillable` properties on Eloquent models, applying authorization policies, and using form requests for robust input validation and file upload checks.

Keep Laravel controllers thin by extracting complex logic into dedicated action classes and services, following consistent conventions, and ensuring maintainable application structure through proper Eloquent patterns.

This Laravel best practices guidance aligns with existing project conventions while enforcing safe Eloquent usage, query optimization, and maintainable architecture across controllers, models, migrations, and jobs.

Improve Laravel testing and reliability by using factories and model assertions, structuring tests properly, and aligning queue, mail, events, and scheduling behavior with established best practices.

Laravel code reviews often miss security and performance issues like query inefficiencies, insecure mass updates, and validation gaps when reviewers lack actionable guidance on framework conventions and safe Eloquent patterns.