Integrating external APIs with Laravel allows you to extend your application’s functionality. This guide shows you how to connect Laravel with external APIs.
- Install HTTP Client:
- Laravel provides a simple HTTP client using the
Httpfacade to make API requests.
- Laravel provides a simple HTTP client using the
- Make API Requests:
- Use
Http::get()orHttp::post()to make requests to external APIs.
- Use
- Handle API Responses:
- Process and handle the responses from external APIs as needed.
Integrating with external APIs allows you to leverage additional features and data sources in your Laravel application.