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8. Database Migration

Sanjib Sinha

(1)Howrah, West Bengal, India

Database migration is one of the best features that Laravel provides. As a beginner, you may find acquiring the concept a little bit difficult. But once you have learned about database migration, the experience of working with any kind of database becomes extremely easy and pleasant.

In the past you need to create a database, table, and columns either by SQL coding or by using a tool like PHPMyAdmin. The task seems to be daunting sometimes. With Laravel, it’s no longer difficult.

Besides, we have an extra advantage . As a developer, working in a team, you may get your database job well synchronized with ...

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