Beginner-friendly REST API from scratch using Laravel 8. We will implement authentication using API keys with Laravel Sanctum.

Code:
https://github.com/bradtraversy/laravel-sanctum-api

Laravel Sanctum Docs:
https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/sanctum

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:46 – Set Up Laravel
3:23 – SQLite Setup
4:15 – Basic Routing
6:38 – Product Model & Migration
10:56 – Using the Model
14:39 – Product Controller & Methods
17:30 – Create Products & Validation
21:53 – Single Product & Resource Routes
24:05 – Update Product
25:32 – Delete Product
26:54 – Search Products
29:48 – Sanctum Setup
33:22 – Protecting Routes
38:38 – Auth Controller
39:05 – Register User & Get Token
45:30 – Logout & Delete Token
48:00 – Login User & Get Token

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