Laravel Minimal for Local Development

This recipe provides a streamlined Laravel setup with PostgreSQL database and automated deployment pipeline, designed for local development with cost-efficient resource allocation and the Lightweight core package. This means:

• Resources are optimized for development workloads
• Services can be started/stopped as needed during active development
• Cost-effective configuration suitable for development and testing

Deploy Laravel Recipe for Local Development

Set up a streamlined Laravel environment optimized for local development with this lightweight, cost-efficient configuration.

Environment Overview

Your newly deployed Laravel environment includes:

• A fully configured Laravel application service
• PostgreSQL database integration with migration automation
• Automated build and deployment pipeline
• Health and readiness checks

Note

For production environments with high-availability services and enterprise-grade reliability, consider deploying the production environment recipe.

What to Expect

The deployment process takes just a few minutes. Once complete, you'll receive:

• A live URL to access your application
• Database credentials
• Access to your project dashboard
• CLI configuration details for VPN access

Setting Up Local Development

Zerops provides a built-in VPN feature through its CLI tool, enabling seamless local development against remote resources. Here's how to set it up:

Prerequisites

• Install the Zerops CLI and log in with personal access token
• Install Wireguard on your system

Setup Steps

1. Create your own repository from our GitHub template and clone it locally

2. Configure VPN Access

   # Initialize VPN connection using project ID
   zcli vpn up <project-id>
   
   # Or use interactive mode to select your project
   zcli vpn up

3. Set Up Environment

   # Create and configure environment file
   cp .env.example .env

   Fill in database access details - in Zerops GUI go to the detail of db service and open Access details in the left menu.

   composer install
   php artisan key:generate

4. Start Development Server

   php artisan serve # or use your preferred setup (Valet, Herd, Sail)

Your local environment is now connected to the Zerops infrastructure, utilizing the remote PostgreSQL database while maintaining local development flexibility.

Application Configuration

Your application's deployment process is managed through zerops.yml, which handles:

• Database migrations
• Cache management
• File cleanup
• Health check implementation
• Service orchestration

Try the Build & Deploy Pipeline

Now that you're logged into zcli, deploying your application is straightforward. Simply enter zcli push in your terminal from the root of your freshly cloned project.

Test Your Pipeline

The best way to verify your setup is with a quick test:

• Make a small change directly in the GitHub UI
• Commit the change and watch the magic happen in your project detail

Setting Up Automated CI/CD

To enable automatic deployments:

1. Navigate to Pipelines & CI/CD settings in your service dashboard
2. Connect the service with your new GitHub repository
3. Set the trigger to Push to Branch

Integration with Existing Applications

If you're looking to integrate an existing Laravel application with Zerops, review the changes made over the default installation to understand the necessary modifications.

Get to know Zerops core concepts in depth

Ready to build from scratch? Our step-by-step Laravel tutorial takes you through the entire process of integrating Zerops with a new Laravel project.

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