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Jul 8, 2025
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Photo Deletion
Classification
Software Engineering | Languages | PHP
Keywords
oop | php
About This Episode:
🖼️ Improved Photo Show Page
In photo.show, hide the summary and reviews if none exist
🔗 Delete Route & Form
Add a new route using the DELETE method
In photo.show, display a delete form only if the logged-in user owns the photo
Include a hidden input field: _METHOD = DELETE
Update the Router class to detect the method via:
$_POST['_METHOD'] ?? $_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD']
🔧 Controller Refactor
Split responsibilities:
ReviewController: keep only the store method, and fix redirect_back() usage
PhotoController: remove the store method
🧨 Destroy Method in PhotoController
Ensure the user is authenticated
Validate the photo exists
Validate ownership of the photo
Delete the photo file:
Add directory() method to the Photo model
Add convert_to_path() method to the Photo model
Delete the corresponding database record:
Add a delete() method to the base Model class
📌 That wraps up the deletion flow and lands us at v26-delete-photos — now users can clean up after themselves!
In photo.show, hide the summary and reviews if none exist
🔗 Delete Route & Form
Add a new route using the DELETE method
In photo.show, display a delete form only if the logged-in user owns the photo
Include a hidden input field: _METHOD = DELETE
Update the Router class to detect the method via:
$_POST['_METHOD'] ?? $_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD']
🔧 Controller Refactor
Split responsibilities:
ReviewController: keep only the store method, and fix redirect_back() usage
PhotoController: remove the store method
🧨 Destroy Method in PhotoController
Ensure the user is authenticated
Validate the photo exists
Validate ownership of the photo
Delete the photo file:
Add directory() method to the Photo model
Add convert_to_path() method to the Photo model
Delete the corresponding database record:
Add a delete() method to the base Model class
📌 That wraps up the deletion flow and lands us at v26-delete-photos — now users can clean up after themselves!
Short Bio:
Bob Cravens is a seasoned technology leader, software architect, and educator with a passion for empowering others through practical, real-world knowledge. As the founder of TekFoundry, Bob has dedicated his career to designing and delivering innovative software solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with elegant simplicity.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.