Grouping Laravel routes with middleware enhances code structure and access control. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open web.phpNavigate to
routes/web.php in your Laravel project.
Step 2: Define Route GroupUse
Route::group([...]) syntax for grouping.
Step 3: Add Middleware to GroupApply
'middleware' => 'auth' to secure routes.
Step 4: Nest Routes Inside GroupAdd multiple
Route::get() inside the group.
Step 5: Use Prefix (Optional)Add
'prefix' => 'admin' to organize URLs.
Step 6: Apply Namespace (Laravel <=7)Use
'namespace' => 'Admin' if needed.
Step 7: Test Auth MiddlewareCheck if unauthorized users are redirected.
Step 8: Add More GroupsGroup APIs or dashboards with different middlewares.
Step 9: Create Middleware (Optional)Use
php artisan make:middleware for custom logic.
Step 10: Register MiddlewareAdd it to
app/Http/Kernel.php.