Laravel API - Steve's Architecture

Build Laravel REST APIs with clean, stateless, resource-scoped architecture.

Quick Start

When user requests a Laravel API, follow this workflow:

1. Understand requirements - What resources? What operations? Authentication needed?
2. Initialize project structure - Set up routing, remove frontend bloat
3. Build first resource - Complete CRUD to establish pattern
4. Add authentication - JWT via PHP Open Source Saver
5. Iterate on remaining resources - Follow established pattern

Core Architecture Principles

Read references/architecture.md for comprehensive details. Key principles: