#Eloquent.
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Nested Eager Loading in Laravel Explained
Learn how nested eager loading in Laravel Eloquent reduces database queries for deeply related models. Covers syntax, conditional loading, practical examples, and when to use it.
Update a Laravel Record Without Touching Timestamps
Four ways to update a Laravel Eloquent record without changing updated_at: timestamps property, saveQuietly(), withoutTimestamps(), and the query builder. With version notes.
Create a Laravel Collection from an Array
Learn how to wrap a plain PHP array in a Laravel Collection using collect() or new Collection(). Covers filter, map, sum, and groupBy with real examples.
Get Last 30 Days Records in Laravel with Carbon
Three ways to query the last 30 days of records in Laravel using Carbon — simple where(), whereBetween(), and a reusable query scope. Works on Laravel 10, 11, and 12.
Laravel Eloquent whereTime() Method Explained
Learn how Laravel's whereTime() method filters records by the time portion of a datetime column. Covers syntax, all operators, and practical examples for time-based queries.
Laravel Eloquent whereDate() Method Explained
Learn how Laravel's whereDate() method filters records by date, ignoring the time component. Covers syntax, operators, examples, and why raw where() fails for dates.
Laravel firstOrCreate(): Find or Create a Record
Learn how Laravel's firstOrCreate() finds the first matching record or creates a new one automatically. Covers syntax, parameters, real examples, and comparison with firstOrNew().
Laravel firstOrNew(): Find or Prepare a Record
Learn how Laravel's firstOrNew() finds the first matching record or returns an unsaved model instance. Covers syntax, when to use it over firstOrCreate(), and real examples.
Move Records Between Tables in Laravel
How to move a database record from one table to another in Laravel using replicate(), setTable(), and DB::transaction() to keep the operation atomic and safe.
Route Model Binding in Laravel Explained
Route model binding in Laravel automatically resolves Eloquent models from URL parameters. Covers implicit binding, custom keys, scoped bindings, and soft deletes.
Change Laravel Model Timestamp Column Names
How to rename created_at and updated_at in a Laravel Eloquent model using CREATED_AT and UPDATED_AT constants. Covers disabling timestamps and custom date formats too.
Get an Array of IDs from an Eloquent Collection
Three ways to extract an array of IDs from a Laravel Eloquent collection: pluck(), modelKeys(), and querying direct. Covers when to use each and performance considerations.