Laravel Best Practices

This is a comprehensive reference for writing and reviewing Laravel code, covering everything from N+1 prevention and query optimization to queue configuration and error handling. What stands out is the "Consistency First" principle at the top: it explicitly tells you to match your codebase's existing patterns even if these rules suggest something different, which is the right call for real projects. The quick reference format makes it scannable when you're mid-task, and it goes deep on performance patterns like subquery techniques and compound indexes. Apply it when touching any Laravel backend code, from controllers and models to jobs and migrations. It assumes you know Laravel basics and focuses on decisions that actually matter at scale.