laravel-eloquent

Optimizes Laravel Eloquent relationships, eager loading, scopes, and return types for CRUD workflows.

1|Updated Aug 27, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/bmadigan/ask-my-doc --skill laravel-eloquent
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Skill: laravel-eloquent
Source: https://github.com/bmadigan/ask-my-doc/tree/main/.claude/skills/laravel-eloquent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bmadigan/ask-my-doc --skill laravel-eloquent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers design and optimize Laravel Eloquent relationships, ensuring efficient data access and maintainable models.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explicit relationship return types: Enforces consistent API surfaces for models.
  • Eager loading strategies: Prevents N+1 queries with thoughtful loading patterns.
  • Scopes and query patterns: Promotes reusable, testable query logic across the app.
  • Use Case: Build a Post-Author-Comments system with clear relationships and efficient queries.

Quick Start

Use this Skill to implement an example User -> Post -> Comment relationship with eager loading and scopes.

Frequently Asked Questions about laravel-eloquent

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent N+1 queries in Laravel Eloquent relationships?

To prevent N+1 queries in Laravel Eloquent, apply eager loading strategies using the with() method. This Skill helps you implement thoughtful loading patterns to optimize relationship queries and ensure efficient data access.

How do I define explicit return types for Eloquent relationship methods?

Defining explicit return types for Eloquent relationships enforces a consistent API surface for your models. This Skill guides you in adding return type declarations to one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationship methods.

What is the best way to apply query scopes across Laravel Eloquent models?

The best way to apply query scopes in Laravel Eloquent is to encapsulate reusable query logic within model scope methods. This Skill promotes testable scope patterns to streamline query optimization across typical CRUD workflows.

How do I set up a Post-Author-Comments relationship system with eager loading in Laravel?

You can set up a Post-Author-Comments system by defining one-to-many and many-to-many Eloquent relationships and applying eager loading. This Skill provides a concrete example workflow for building this architecture efficiently.

Does this Skill help with one-to-many and many-to-many Eloquent relationship patterns?

Yes, this Skill covers one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many Eloquent relationship patterns. It provides concrete examples and optimization strategies for defining these relationships and applying query scopes in typical CRUD workflows.