How to Set Up Laravel with a MySQL Database

Laravel provides a robust database integration system. This guide will walk you through setting up Laravel to work with a MySQL database.

1. Configure .env File:
   • Update your .env file with your MySQL database credentials:

   DB_CONNECTION=mysql
   DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
   DB_PORT=3306
   DB_DATABASE=your_database
   DB_USERNAME=your_username
   DB_PASSWORD=your_password

2. Run Migrations:
   • Use php artisan migrate to apply database migrations and create necessary tables.

Integrating MySQL with Laravel will enable you to leverage powerful database features in your application.