Repository Design Pattern Implemented in Laravel
Understanding the repository pattern and how to implement it in Laravel.
In simple words, the repository pattern abstracts the data access logic allowing the developer to deal with data persistence logic instead. This means, irrespective of data access infrastructure, we can have a set of defined functions that we can use to implement application logic, and separately deal with data access technology, providing better maintainability and testability.
The repository pattern has three main parts; the interface, the implementation, and the coupler. Let’s go through each one briefly.
The Interface
Defines the functions present in the repository. It can be thought of as a scope of the capability of the repository. We only define what functions can/should be expected in the repository.
The implementation
A class is created that implements the interface. This class is our repository implementation. There can be multiple implementations of one interface…