🛠 Installation

Follow the steps below to seamlessly integrate the Laravel followable package into your Laravel project.

1. Pre-Installation Considerations

Before you begin, ensure you consult the Prerequisites page to check for important requirements and considerations.

This step will help you avoid any potential configuration issues during the installation process.

2. Check for Existing Configuration Files

If your application already has a config/followable.php file, you must rename or remove it to avoid conflicts.

This package will publish its own default configuration file, which is essential for customizing the package.

3. Install the Package via Composer

To install the Laravel followable package, use Composer – the PHP dependency manager.

Run the following command in your terminal:

composer require akira-io/laravel-followable

This command will download and install the package into your Laravel project.

4. Publishing the Configuration File

Once the package is installed via Composer, you can publish the config file. Run the following command:

php artisan vendor:publish --tag="followable-config"

This command will publish the package’s configuration file to your project, allowing you to customize the encryption settings according to your requirements.

5. Publish the Migration File and Run Migrations

Next, publish the package’s migration file by running the following command:

php artisan vendor:publish --tag="followable-migrations"
php artisan migrate

🔑 Default Configuration File

Once the package is installed, you can view the default configuration file contents by visiting the Config file section. In this section, you'll find all the parameters you need to customize according to your SISP credentials and specific business requirements.