Features

Complete overview of all built-in features in the IMS Laravel API Starter.

🔐 Authentication & Security

Laravel Sanctum

• Secure API Authentication: Personal access tokens with expiration
• Token Management: Create, refresh, and revoke tokens
• Multi-device Support: Multiple tokens per user

RBAC System

• Role Management: Create and manage user roles
• Permission Control: Granular permission system
• Dynamic Authorization: Assign roles and permissions at runtime

📚 API Documentation

Multiple Interfaces

• Scalar UI: Modern documentation at /docs
• Swagger UI: Classic interface at /docs/swagger
• OpenAPI Spec: Raw specs at /docs/openapi.yaml
• Postman Collection: Ready-to-use collection

📊 Observability & Monitoring

Unified Dashboard

• Central Hub: Single dashboard at /observability
• Built-in Auth: Protected access with authentication
• Real-time Metrics: Live application monitoring

Laravel Telescope

• Request Monitoring: Track all API requests
• Query Analysis: Monitor database performance
• Exception Tracking: Detailed error analysis

Laravel Pulse

• Performance Metrics: Application performance tracking
• User Analytics: Active users and usage patterns
• Slow Query Detection: Database optimization insights

Laravel Health

• Health Checks: Database, cache, queue, storage
• Status Monitoring: Real-time system status
• Alert System: Notifications for failures

🛠️ Clean Architecture

Repository Pattern

• Interface-based: Contract-driven development
• Dependency Injection: Automatic service binding
• Testability: Easy mocking and testing

Service Layer

• Business Logic: Centralized service classes
• Single Responsibility: Focused service methods
• DTO Integration: Type-safe data transfer

DTO Pattern

• Immutable Objects: Readonly properties
• Type Safety: Strong typing throughout
• Validation: Built-in validation rules

💾 Data Management

User Management

• CRUD Operations: Complete user lifecycle
• Role Assignment: Dynamic role management
• Profile Management: User profile updates

Data Export

• Excel Export: Laravel Excel integration
• Multiple Formats: CSV, XLSX support
• Bulk Operations: Batch processing

Media Library

• File Upload: Laravel Media Library
• Storage Management: Organized file storage
• Public Access: Configurable file visibility

Backup System

• Automated Backups: Laravel Backup package
• Database & Files: Complete application backup
• Cloud Storage: S3, Dropbox integration

🌍 Internationalization

Multi-language Support

• Bangla & English: Built-in language packs
• Easy Translation: Laravel Lang integration
• Dynamic Switching: Runtime language changes

🐳 Docker Support

Development Environment

• Multi-container: App, database, queue, scheduler

⚡ Development Tools

Code Generators

• CRUD Generator: Complete CRUD scaffolding
• DTO Generator: Data transfer objects
• Service Generator: Service layer classes

Code Quality

• Laravel Pint: Code style enforcement
• Husky Git Hooks: Pre-commit validation
• Strong Typing: PHP 8.2+ features

IDE Integration

• IDE Helper: Autocomplete support
• Type Definitions: Enhanced IDE experience
• Debugging Tools: Development helpers

📈 Performance & Optimization

Caching

• Multi-level Caching: Redis, database, file
• Query Optimization: Eloquent optimization
• Response Caching: API response caching

Queue System

• Background Jobs: Async job processing
• Queue Workers: Dedicated worker containers
• Job Monitoring: Failed job tracking

🔧 API Features

RESTful Design

• Resource Controllers: Standard REST endpoints
• Pagination: Built-in pagination support
• Filtering: Advanced query filtering

Response Standards

• Consistent Format: Standardized JSON responses
• Error Handling: Proper HTTP status codes
• Validation: Request validation with messages

🚀 Getting Started

Access all features through the API endpoints:

# Authentication
POST /api/v1/login

# User Management
GET /api/v1/users
POST /api/v1/users

# Health Check
GET /api/health

# Documentation
GET /docs

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For setup instructions, see the Quick Start Guide.