The Heart Of The Internet

**The Heart of the Internet**

The internet is a vast, interc> **Key Idea:** The presence of parameters that trigger file operati>call('route:list')` or logs command output | Yes. You leak routing structure, potentially exposing sensitive URLs, methods, middleware names, and parameter names. |
| **3. Running a custom command that dumps route list to a public file** | Write routes to `public/routes.js> 'dev', function () /* routes */ );` |
| **2. Keep Sensitive Endpoints Protected** | Apply auth & rate‑limit middleware to `/debug`, `/config`. | `$router->get('/debug', 'middleware' => 'auth.basic', 'uses' => ...);` |
| **3. Avoid Hardcoding Credentials** | Use `env('APP_DEBUG')` or c>group('middleware' => 'https', functi> env('APP_DEBUG', false),
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### 7.2 `.env.example`

```
APP_NAME=Laravel
APP_ENV=local
APP_KEY=
APP_DEBUG=true
APP_URL=http://localhost

# Database settings...
```

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## 8. Closing Notes

The "Get Started" guide is intentionally concise, focusing on the essential steps that developers need to take to run a Laravel application locally. It provides the core knowledge while pointing users toward more detailed resources where necessary.

Because this page is not part of the official Laravel documentation, it can be updated freely by the community. The goal is to keep the content accurate and helpful without requiring formal review or publishing processes. By encouraging continuous improvement and allowing contributions from all developers, we ensure that new Laravel users always have a clear, up‑to‑date starting point for their projects.

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*This article was written in September 2023 as part of an initiative to improve the onboarding experience for Laravel developers.*