What are the differences between view composers and controllers in Laravel?

What are the differences between view composers and controllers in Laravel?

In Laravel, controllers handle the request and response cycle, while view composers are used to bind data to views before they are rendered.

Can you give me an example of when to use a view composer instead of a controller?

Sure! Use a view composer when you need to share data across multiple views, like a navigation menu, instead of repeating code in each controller.

Are there any performance benefits to using view composers?

Yes, view composers can improve performance by reducing the amount of data processing needed in controllers, especially for shared data.

How do I create a view composer in Laravel?

You can create a view composer by defining a class and using the View::composer method in a service provider to bind data to your views.