Laravel Controller Pattern Skill

Use this skill when creating or refactoring Controllers.

Rules

1. Verification First

• Always create a Form Request class for validation. Never write validation logic ($request->validate()) inside the controller.
• Always use Resource Classes for API responses.

2. Method Structure

• Controllers should only coordinate flow: Input -> Service/Model -> Output.
• Complex business logic belongs in a Service Class (use service-pattern skill).

3. Route Model Binding & Typing