What is the order of middleware in Laravel?

Can you explain the order of middleware in Laravel?

In Laravel, middleware is executed in the order it is defined in the HTTP kernel. The first middleware in the array runs first, and the last one runs last.

What happens if I change the order of middleware?

Changing the order can affect the request and response lifecycle. For example, authentication middleware should typically run before any middleware that requires the user to be authenticated.

Can I group middleware in Laravel?

Yes, you can group middleware using the middleware method in your routes or controllers, allowing you to apply multiple middleware at once.

How do I create custom middleware?

You can create custom middleware using the php artisan make:middleware MiddlewareName command, then define your logic in the handle method.