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.

• Installing PHP & Composer
• Setting up Laravel
• Creating your first Laravel app
• Running the server locally

• PHP >= 8.1
• Composer (Dependency manager)
• Laravel CLI

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.

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

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