eloquent-best-practices

Laravel Eloquent query optimization and relationship management patterns with N+1 prevention. - Eager load relationships with with() and use withCount() for efficient aggregations instead of triggering additional queries in loops - Select only needed columns at query time and define return types on relationship methods for better IDE support and clarity - Use query scopes to encapsulate reusable filtering logic and leverage database-level operations ( update() , increment() ) instead of loading models into memory - Implement mass assignment protection via $fillable or $guarded , define type casts for safety, and chunk large datasets to manage memory efficiently - Add database indexes on foreign keys and frequently queried columns, and enable lazy loading prevention in development to catch N+1 issues early