Deploying Laravel on CloudStation

Introduction

Laravel is a widely used PHP framework that provides a structured and scalable approach to web application development. With its expressive syntax and extensive feature set, Laravel simplifies the process of building robust applications.

This guide explains how to deploy a Laravel application on CloudStation, ensuring a seamless and efficient deployment process.

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Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the deployment, ensure you have the following requirements met:

1. A Laravel Application: You can either create a new Laravel project or use an existing one.
2. GitHub Account Connected to CloudStation: CloudStation supports GitHub integration for automated deployments. You can learn how to link your GitHub account here.

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Preparing Your Laravel Application

Before deploying, ensure your Laravel application is correctly set up by following these steps:

1. Install Dependencies
   Run the following command in your Laravel project directory to install all required dependencies:

   composer install

2. Configure the Environment File

   • Duplicate the example .env file:

     cp .env.example .env

   • Edit the .env file to match your application and database configurations.

3. Generate the Application Key

   php artisan key:generate

4. Test Your Application Locally
   Start the Laravel development server:

   php artisan serve

   Visit http://localhost:8000 to confirm your application is running properly.

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Deploy Laravel on CloudStation

Deploying Laravel to CloudStation

1. Log in and Create a New Project or Select Existing one

   • Log into CloudStation, go to Dashboard > New Project, and Add New Git Repo. Select your Laravel project and import it.

   • If you don't have a project, create a new one.

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2. Initiate a New Deployment

   • Click the Add New button.
   • Choose Git Repository as your deployment source.
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3. Connect Your GitHub Repository

   • If your GitHub account isn't linked, follow the prompts to connect it.
   • Select your Laravel project repository from the available list.
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4. Set Up Deployment Configuration

   • Choose the appropriate PHP version for your application.
   • Add necessary environment variables (e.g., APP_KEY, DB_CONNECTION, DB_HOST) from your .env file.
   • Ensure the web root directory is set to public/.
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5. Deploy Your Laravel Application
   Click Deploy to initiate the deployment. CloudStation will fetch the latest code from your repository and deploy your Laravel application automatically.