In this episode, I break down the common misconception of Laravel vs React and explain how they can work seamlessly together. We explore Laravel's robust backend capabilities and React's rich front-end interactivity, and how using libraries like Inertia can bridge the gap for a smooth, full-stack development experience.
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Featured in this video:
Laravel + Inertia + React / Vue: https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/starter-kits
Laravel + NextJS: https://github.com/laravel/breeze-next
Livewire: livewire.laravel.com
InertiaJS: https://inertiajs.com/
Advanced Inertia (with end-to-end typesafety): https://advanced-inertia.com/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: Laravel vs React
00:17 - The Frontend vs Backend Distinction
01:09 - Laravel's Backend Strengths
02:50 - Laravel's Frontend Capabilities with Blade
03:42 - Why Choose React or Vue for Interactivity
05:00 - The Power of Combining Laravel and React with Inertia
06:05 - Inertia.js: Bridging Backend and Frontend
07:10 - Next.js and Laravel Integration
08:11 - Laravel Livewire: Rich Client-Side Interactions
09:01 - Conclusion: Combining Laravel with Modern Frontend Frameworks