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Routing and Controllers Basics

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Focus on defining routes in routes/api.php and linking them to controller methods. A common mistake is forgetting the api middleware group, which disables session state and CSRF protection.

In production APIs you’ll keep routes RESTful, using proper HTTP verbs. Controllers should stay thin – delegate business logic to services or models.

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