PHP For Beginners, Ep 15 - Make a PHP Router 

i was thinking he would do an explode :))

Agreed how much better is his new stuff in the past he was to fast but his new series he explains it so much better and he charges 12 pound a month you can't go wrong

Thank you for clearing this up for me, i had the same 404 problem earlier on wamp server. but i have one question, i'm running a laravel app on WAMP and it works, i'm guessing laravel uses the same single point of entry routing system (as jeffrey did in this video) but much more advanced. if thats the case why does laravel work on WAMP and the tutorial codes in this video breaks on WAMP?

@@Bishop_Six thats because laravel has a .htaccess on the public directory, and it make the apache redirect all requests to index.php entry

@@DougLopes And also mod rewrite is needed to be active, to be able to read .htaccess files, which usually is active in sharing hosting providers and some software solutions like wamp, mamp or xamp, but not in php base containers and hosting providers by using Virtual Private Server (VPS) plan.

@@DougLopes once again thank u very much. Now I can sleep in peace

@@jediampm thanks u very much

Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA]

@@venom_21332​ Can You explain why and how this works?

@@venom_21332 THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You saved my life

@@badal8111 This is a file that is read by the Apache server. This is used to specify certain rules that the Apache server should follow when routing. Essentially, we are saying that if the route is not referring to a file or a directory in the project, then it should refer to index.php. # This is a file that is read by the Apache server. This is used to specify certain rules that the Apache server should follow when routing. Essentially, we are saying that if the route is not referring to a file nor a directory in the project, then it should refer to index.php RewriteEngine On # Exclude existing files from the rewrite rule RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f # If previous condition is true, then exclude existing directories from the rewrite rule RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d # If previous condition is true, then redirect all other requests to index.php RewriteRule ^ index.php [QSA,L]

@@venom_21332 Thanks a lot. I did things a bit differently because of the 'root level' thing. I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

I am stuck too, have you solved it?

same here. I noticed that I can't update the uri like he did at 2:15. if you add something after 'localhost:8888/' you will get 'Not Found The requested URL /tuna was not found on this server.' but for some reason he was able to do that just fine. I am gonna try different things like googling, changing the browser or use something other than mamp.

I did things a bit differently because of the 'root level' thing. I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

i´m also stuck bro, could you solve it?

We’re not done in that file, but it’s more flexible if we instead pass in the uri.

@@Laracastsofficial are you going to cover adding variables to the URL?

this is phpstorm ide?

I had to utilize the suggestion of a previous comment suggesting that an .htaccess file be created in the project's root folder with 'FallbackResource /project/index.php'. I hope this applies to your use case!

@@kazzbeast5132 Answer 1 Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA] Answer 2 Hello I have the error no found in laragon I had to use chatgpt, in my case I had to create at root folder a file call " .htaccess " inside , FallbackResource /index.php, all request should redirect to index, also you need enable mod_rewrite in your apache config Answer 3 (mamp) I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

Hi, As i will do a general comment for Jeff, for he explain this, but i will try to explain. If you watched the video 2 or 3 of this series, you will see he boot up a server, but not any server, the php built in server point out to that folder, as document root. If you try with real server that comes with software solutions like XAMP, WAMP and MAMP or Docker container or on hosting provider (which usualy comes with Apache http server), this will not work, because of configurations like document root and other setup that it is needed. Ya, in his first series of PHP for beginners that he did, He did same thing and i, like you, did not understand why, which lead to more confusion to me.

@@jediampm thanks for responding. I'm using laravel on WAMP and it works out of the box. But the tutorial codes doesn't work on the same WAMP. Why?

@@jediampm I know laravel is much more advanced but the routing system in this tutorial looks similar to that of laravel's. Why then does laravel work on WAMP and this doesn't?

@@jediampm never mind, i just got the answers i needed.

If you're instead using Apache, you'll need a rewrite rule. gist.github.com/RaVbaker/2254618

Answer 1 Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA] Answer 2 Hello I have the error no found in laragon I had to use chatgpt, in my case I had to create at root folder a file call " .htaccess " inside , FallbackResource /index.php, all request should redirect to index, also you need enable mod_rewrite in your apache config Answer 3 (mamp) I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

I am facing this issue.

We're using PHP's built-in server for this series, so we get the rewriting for free. If you're using Apache or Nginx, the rules might be different. That's all entirely separate from the process of writing a simple PHP router. A quick Google search for something like "Apache rewrite to index.php" will provide hundreds of solutions. gist.github.com/RaVbaker/2254618 stackoverflow.com/questions/12195622/apache-redirect-directory-to-index-php

@@Laracastsofficial Hi, i know that you you using built-in server and for prod server you need mod rewrite to read the htaccess file and. htaccess file configuration for apache http server ( where all frameworks provide that kind of config file for Apache) , as i said long time ago i watched The PHP Practitioner (which was great) and i did my research for that at that time, so no need to explain to me now. To go direct to the point, in this video you should be clear, to your viewers, don't repeat same mistake of dont saying the how and why this is working. By saying or write in the comments is not enough, not all people will read the comments or make some research on it because they dont know the problem or what key words to use. And another thing, for simple projects, you dont need router to have clean urls, because like you show, if you have a file call index.php, the server know what to do, you have a folder call contact and inside you have a file call index.php or ( even index.html if it is only static page), you do '/contact/' , it will load the file. you just mention and show but dont said why should be index.php, i tell you, because exist config file that said to the server files call index.php or index.html is to load and give priority. Thanks.

@@Laracastsofficial i was very confused and frustated until i read the comments thanks jeff for the help i solved the problem by googling the solution as u told us to write

thanks man, I confused too. I had re-installed xampp in my PC, but still doesn't work. Using PHP's build-in server is the answer.

Im having the same f* problem, still can’t solve it. How do u use php-built in server? Would it affect my xamp config?

Answer 1 Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA] Answer 2 Hello I have the error no found in laragon I had to use chatgpt, in my case I had to create at root folder a file call " .htaccess " inside , FallbackResource /index.php, all request should redirect to index, also you need enable mod_rewrite in your apache config Answer 3 (mamp) I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

Im also stuck on that one

@@CHSKnight Answer 1 Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA] Answer 2 Hello I have the error no found in laragon I had to use chatgpt, in my case I had to create at root folder a file call " .htaccess " inside , FallbackResource /index.php, all request should redirect to index, also you need enable mod_rewrite in your apache config Answer 3 (mamp) I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

Answer 1 Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA] Answer 2 Hello I have the error no found in laragon I had to use chatgpt, in my case I had to create at root folder a file call " .htaccess " inside , FallbackResource /index.php, all request should redirect to index, also you need enable mod_rewrite in your apache config Answer 3 (mamp) I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

Answer 1 Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA] Answer 2 Hello I have the error no found in laragon I had to use chatgpt, in my case I had to create at root folder a file call " .htaccess " inside , FallbackResource /index.php, all request should redirect to index, also you need enable mod_rewrite in your apache config Answer 3 (mamp) I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]

I am facing this issue. How can I solve this? Can you explain it please?

Use the server by PHP, you can use: php -S localhost:8888 in the console

I am facing same issue

I am facing same issue.

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Answer 1 Hello just want to share how I resolved this issue, first create a .htaccess on your folder(must be a root level), then copy and paste this: RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php?path=$1 [NC,L,QSA]

Answer 2 Hello I have the error no found in laragon I had to use chatgpt, in my case I had to create at root folder a file call " .htaccess " inside , FallbackResource /index.php, all request should redirect to index, also you need enable mod_rewrite in your apache config

Answer 3 (mamp) I basically copied the wordpress .htaccess file and replaced 'wordpress' in the file with the name of the project folder. I put the .htaccess file directly inside of the project folder and ofc the project folder was inside the htdocs file in mamp. Note: my project folder name was '15-make-a-php-router' The content of my .htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /make-a-php-router/ RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /15-make-a-php-router/index.php [L]