How does middleware ordering work in Laravel?

How does middleware ordering work in Laravel?

In Laravel, middleware is executed in the order it is defined in the HTTP kernel. This means that the first middleware in the stack will run first, followed by the next, and so on.

Can I change the order of middleware? How?

Yes, you can change the order by rearranging the middleware in the $middleware array in the app/Http/Kernel.php file.

What happens if I have multiple middleware for the same route?

If multiple middleware are assigned to the same route, they will execute in the order they are defined. Each middleware can also terminate the request, affecting subsequent middleware.

Are there any best practices for ordering middleware?

Yes, it's best to place authentication middleware before any other middleware that requires user authentication, and to keep performance in mind by placing heavier middleware later in the stack.