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Laravel assets

When adding assets (such as stylesheets, scripts, images, or other static files) to your Laravel application, you need to consider where these assets will be stored and how they will be accessed. Laravel provides a convenient way to manage assets through the public directory.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add assets to your Laravel application:

1. Organize Assets in the public Directory:

Place your assets, such as stylesheets, scripts, and images, in the public directory at the root of your Laravel project. The structure might look like this:

public/
|-- css/
|   |-- styles.css
|-- js/
|   |-- scripts.js
|-- images/
|   |-- logo.png
|-- ...

 

2. Use the asset Helper Function:

In your Blade views or layouts, use the asset helper function to generate URLs for your assets. This function generates the correct URL based on the asset's location in the public directory.

For example, if you have a stylesheet located at public/css/styles.css, you can include it in your Blade view like this:

<!-- resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php -->

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>@yield('title')</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="{{ asset('css/styles.css') }}">
</head>
<body>
    <!-- ... -->
</body>
</html>

 

3. Accessing Images or Other Assets:

For images or other assets, use the asset helper function similarly. For example, if you have an image located at public/images/logo.png, you can include it in your Blade view like this:

<img src="{{ asset('images/logo.png') }}" alt="Logo">

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and include assets in your Laravel application, ensuring proper URL generation and versioning for production use.

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