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Eloquent ORM

Simplifying Eloquent with updateOrCreate: A Guide to Efficient Data Management

Simplifying Eloquent with updateOrCreate: A Guide to Efficient Data Management

When working with databases in Laravel, you often encounter scenarios where you need to either insert a new record or update an existing one. Traditionally, this might involve checking if a record exists and then deciding whether to perform an update or a create operation. However, Eloquent provides a powerful

Understanding Relationships in Laravel: HasMany vs. BelongsToMany

Understanding Relationships in Laravel: HasMany vs. BelongsToMany

When working with Laravel's Eloquent ORM, relationships are the key to managing how different models in your application interact. Two common relationship types—HasMany and BelongsToMany—can sometimes cause confusion, especially in scenarios where a pivot table is involved. This article explains these relationships, their differences, and how