Eloquent ORM

Eloquent ORM is an object-relational mapper (ORM) included with the Laravel PHP framework, providing an ActiveRecord implementation for working with databases. It allows developers to interact with database tables using PHP objects and methods, abstracting SQL queries into intuitive syntax. It supports relationships, eager loading, mutators, and scopes to simplify data manipulation.

Also known as: Eloquent, Laravel ORM, Eloquent ORM Laravel, Laravel Eloquent, Eloquent Object-Relational Mapper

Why learn Eloquent ORM?

Developers should learn Eloquent ORM when building Laravel applications to streamline database operations with expressive, chainable methods, reducing boilerplate SQL code. It's ideal for rapid prototyping, complex relationship handling, and maintaining clean, testable code in web applications like e-commerce platforms, content management systems, or APIs.

Learning Resources

• docs: Laravel Eloquent Documentation
• video: Laracasts: Eloquent Basics
• tutorial: Eloquent ORM Tutorial on Laravel News
• book: Eloquent: The Definitive Guide (Book)
• course: Eloquent ORM Course on Udemy