Laravel is a PHP framework that combines power and simplicity. If you're getting started with backend web development, here’s how to install Laravel step-by-step and build your local development environment from scratch.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn:

• Installing PHP & Composer

• Setting up Laravel

• Creating your first Laravel app

• Running the server locally

💻 Requirements:

• PHP >= 8.1

• Composer (Dependency manager)

• Laravel CLI

🚀 Steps:

1. Install PHP & Composer ➡️ Download and install PHP from https://www.php.net and Composer from https://getcomposer.org.

2. Install Laravel Globally

composer global require laravel/installer

3. Create a New Laravel Project

laravel new myapp cd myapp

4. Serve Your Laravel App

php artisan serve

5. Visit in Browser ➡️ Open http://127.0.0.1:8000 to see your Laravel welcome page.

GitHub Repo: https://github.com/rohitdhiman91/laravel-setup-guide

📌 Conclusion:

This is just the beginning! Next, explore routing, Blade templating, controllers, models, and building full apps in Laravel.