Laravel+Vue.js Live Search Tutorial

In this tutorial, we will be building a live search feature using Laravel and Vue.js. This feature will allow users to search for information in real-time as they type in a search query.

Step 1: Setting Up Laravel

First, make sure you have Laravel installed on your system. If not, you can install it by following the instructions on the Laravel documentation.

Once Laravel is installed, create a new project using the following command:

composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel/laravel my-project

Step 2: Setting Up Vue.js

Next, install Vue.js in your project by including the Vue.js CDN in your HTML file or by using npm to install it. You can find the installation instructions on the Vue.js documentation.

Step 3: Creating the Live Search Component

Now, create a new Vue component for the live search feature. You can do this by creating a new file in your resources/js/components directory and defining the component using the following syntax:


<template>
<div>
<input v-model="searchQuery" @keyup="search()">
<ul>
<li v-for="result in searchResults" :key="result.id">{{ result.name }}</li>
</ul>
</div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
data() {
return {
searchQuery: '',
searchResults: []
}
}
methods: {
search() {
// make an API call to fetch the search results
}
}
}
</script>


Step 4: Building the API Endpoint

Now, create a route in your Laravel routes/web.php file that will return the search results. Here’s an example of how you can set up the route:

Route::get('/search', 'SearchController@index');

Next, create a new controller in your app/Http/Controllers directory called SearchController.php. In this controller, create a method called index that will fetch the search results and return them as a JSON response.

Step 5: Making the API Call in Vue.js

Finally, in your Vue component, make an API call to the /search endpoint when the user types in a search query. Update the search method in your Vue component to make the API call using axios or any other HTTP client library.

That’s it! You have now successfully implemented a live search feature using Laravel and Vue.js. Users can now search for information in real-time as they type in a search query.