How to run the web app

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd webtech-laravel

2. Copy the example environment file and set your environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env

   Edit .env as needed (e.g., set database credentials, app key, etc).

3. Build image:

   docker compose up -d --build

4. Run database migrations

   docker exec webtech-laravel-laravel.test-1 php artisan migrate  

Warning

In Case of 2025_07_06_134850_create_sessions_table not being migrated (check with docker compose exec webtech-laravel php artisan migrate:status), do the following:

1. Enter tinker mode:

   docker compose exec webtech-laravel php artisan tinker

2. Execute the following code snippet:

   <?php
   DB::table('migrations')->insert([
   'migration' => '2025_07_06_134850_create_sessions_table',
   'batch' => 1
   ]);
   exit

3. Rerun migrations:

   docker exec webtech-laravel-laravel.test-1 php artisan migrate  

Accessing the App

• Visit http://localhost in your browser.
• If you changed the port in docker-compose.yml, use that port instead.