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Sessions
Classification
Software Engineering | Frameworks | Laravel
Keywords
laravel | php
About This Episode:
Learn how Laravel sessions work, why they matter, and how to choose and use the right session driver for your app.
📺 In this video you'll learn:
- What sessions are and how they let servers remember users across requests.
- The trade-offs between session storage drivers: file, cookie, database, redis, memcached, dynamodb, and the built-in array driver for testing.
- How to store, retrieve, and delete session data in Laravel (helpers, request-based APIs, and Blade usage).
- Flash data: how Laravel flashes temporary data (e.g., validation errors) and how to reflash/keep it.
- Session lifecycle operations: regenerate session ID, invalidate session, and best practices for production.
- Guidance on which driver to pick based on scalability, speed, persistence, and reliability.
✨ Who is this for?
Backend devs and full-stack devs building real Laravel apps who want practical guidance for session management and how session choice affects production behavior.
🔧 Useful links (mentioned in the video):
- Official Laravel Sessions docs — https://laravel.com/docs/12.x/session
📌 Key takeaways:
- Sessions store server-side data tied to a user via a cookie (session id).
- Driver choice matters — Redis is great for high-traffic apps; file or database may suffice for smaller apps.
- Use flash data for one-time messages (validation errors, success notices).
- Always regenerate/invalidate sessions appropriately on sensitive actions (login/logout) to help prevent fixation.
#Laravel #LaravelSessions #SessionManagement #PHP #WebDevelopment #BackendDevelopment #FullStackDev #TekCasts
📺 In this video you'll learn:
- What sessions are and how they let servers remember users across requests.
- The trade-offs between session storage drivers: file, cookie, database, redis, memcached, dynamodb, and the built-in array driver for testing.
- How to store, retrieve, and delete session data in Laravel (helpers, request-based APIs, and Blade usage).
- Flash data: how Laravel flashes temporary data (e.g., validation errors) and how to reflash/keep it.
- Session lifecycle operations: regenerate session ID, invalidate session, and best practices for production.
- Guidance on which driver to pick based on scalability, speed, persistence, and reliability.
✨ Who is this for?
Backend devs and full-stack devs building real Laravel apps who want practical guidance for session management and how session choice affects production behavior.
🔧 Useful links (mentioned in the video):
- Official Laravel Sessions docs — https://laravel.com/docs/12.x/session
📌 Key takeaways:
- Sessions store server-side data tied to a user via a cookie (session id).
- Driver choice matters — Redis is great for high-traffic apps; file or database may suffice for smaller apps.
- Use flash data for one-time messages (validation errors, success notices).
- Always regenerate/invalidate sessions appropriately on sensitive actions (login/logout) to help prevent fixation.
#Laravel #LaravelSessions #SessionManagement #PHP #WebDevelopment #BackendDevelopment #FullStackDev #TekCasts
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.