Getting Started with Laravel 12 in 2026

Laravel 12 introduces performance improvements, enhanced routing features, and improved developer experience. In this guide, we will set up a fresh Laravel installation, configure the environment, and create a simple REST API.

We’ll also explore:

  • New middleware structure

  • Updated Blade components

  • Optimized caching

This tutorial is perfect for beginners and intermediate developers who want to build modern web applications.