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What is Laravel Eloquent ORM?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Eloquent is Laravel's ORM for interacting with databases using expressive models.
Deep explanation
Eloquent allows developers to interact with database tables using PHP objects instead of raw SQL. It supports relationships, query scopes, and mutators. Each model corresponds to a database table.
Real-world example
Used in user management systems to fetch and update records easily.
Common mistakes
- Writing heavy queries inside controllers instead of models.
Follow-up questions
- What are Eloquent relationships?
- Is Eloquent faster than raw SQL?