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     Declaring and initializing variable in Java. How to do it properly and avoid mistakes.

     Getting a list of items from the database and returning it to the front end. Introduction to Tinker.

     Introduction to Java Primitives and Object References. Differences between the types explained.

     Manipulating databases with Laravel, creating tables and migrations.

     Creating new java objects, writing to and reading from object fields. Order of initialization explained.

     Finishing the main layout. Adding header and footer areas. Intro to Laravel dynamic content - dynamic title and description. Dynamically adding the active class on links and a special go back button.

     Exploring Java packages and importing classes. Wildcards and conflicts explained.

     An introduction to Blade templating language. Using Blade layouts, appends. Making a navigation bar and a sidebar.

     Exploring Java main method. Explanation of the main method's signature, how to compile java code and run it.

     Introduction to Laravel routes, controllers and the Blade templating engine. You'll get to know how to make new Blade pages, which extend layouts, how to make routes and controllers for them. We'll also mention a few useful Artisan commands.

     Introduction to Java class structure and it's members - fields and methods. Also, an explanation of Java comments.

     An introduction to a Laravel application folder structure, styling a Laravel app with Sass and compiling styles and JavaScript files using NPM commands. This guide will also help you start a new Git repository and upload it to GitHub.

     This is a short article on rules I set on both myself and any future contributors to rastcodes.com.

     Laravel starter application will help all, who are new to this PHP framework, get a clear understanding of how to initialize a new project, setup a local configuration for easy development and run a few artisan and npm scripts to get you started.