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Can you learn Laravel without knowing PHP?
NO. Your learning curve may be a little steeper, but you can start learning PHP frameworks without extensive knowledge of PHP. With every programming language, knowing the syntax is not enough, you need to work with the language to be proficient with it.
Can I use blade without Laravel?
It’s 100\% compatible without the Laravel’s own features (extensions).
Is Laravel easy to learn for beginners?
Laravel is considered to have a short learning curve, especially if you’re already familiar with PHP. Even when stuck, the community is really helpful and there are a plethora of resources to help you learn Laravel from scratch, from podcasts and videos to written tutorials.
What does a templating engine do?
A template engine enables you to use static template files in your application. At runtime, the template engine replaces variables in a template file with actual values, and transforms the template into an HTML file sent to the client. This approach makes it easier to design an HTML page.
What is Livewire Laravel?
Laravel Livewire is a “full-stack framework for Laravel that makes building dynamic interfaces simple, without leaving the comfort of Laravel.” You might be used to using frameworks such as Vue.
Is JavaScript a templating language?
Embedded JavaScript, or, EJS, is a templating language that lets you generate HTML with plain JavaScript in between. It is a very simple language and is a good choice for students if they ever need to choose a templating language.
Is there a template system that supports blade without Laravel?
Edit: To this date (July 2018), it’s practically the only template system that supports the new features of Blade 5.6 without Laravel. 😉
Can I use the Laravel blade template engine in CodeIgniter?
Yes you can use it where ever you like. Just install one of the the many packages available on composer for it. If you’re interested in integrating it with codeigniter I have a blog post here outlining the process here: http://mstd.eu/index.php/2017/03/02/using-the-laravel-blade-templating-engine-in-codeigniter-3/
Can I use illuminate components outside of Laravel?
Matt Stauffer has created a whole repository showing you how you can use various Illuminate components directly outside of Laravel. I would recommend following his example and looking at his source code.