Laravel Reverb Websockets

When To Use

Use this skill when implementing real-time updates, chat systems, live notifications, or dashboard stat updates using Laravel Reverb and Laravel Echo.

Workflow

1. Verify installation: Ensure Reverb configuration exists (config/reverb.php).
2. Channel definition: Specify broadcast channels and authorized access rules inside routes/channels.php.
3. Configure the Event: Ensure event implements ShouldBroadcast or ShouldBroadcastNow.
4. Trigger Event: Broadcast the event safely via standard event dispatches.
5. Echo Client Integration: Setup frontend Echo client listener bindings for private/presence channels.

Examples

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