Step to develop the app

1. Planning:
 Define the features, functionality, and requirements of your application.
 Sketch out wireframes or mockups to visualize the user interface.
 Plan the database structure, including tables, relationships, and fields.

2. Setting Up the Development Environment:

 Install Laravel using Composer (if not already installed).
 Configure a local development environment using tools like Homestead or Valet.
 Set up a version control system (e.g., Git) to track changes in your code.

3. Database Design and Migration:

 Create database tables using Laravel's migration feature.
 Define relationships between tables using Eloquent relationships.
 Seed the database with sample data for testing.

4. Model-View-Controller (MVC) Architecture:

 Create models, controllers, and views for each major feature of your application.
 Define routes in the routes/web.php file to handle URL requests.

5. User Authentication and Authorization:

 Implement user registration, login, and password reset functionality.
 Set up roles and permissions using packages like Laravel Spatie Permissions.

6. Front-End Development:
• Build the user interface using Blade templates or a front-end framework (e.g., Vue.js).
• Use CSS and JavaScript to style and enhance the user experience.

7. Implementing Functionality:
• Develop features such as viewing available books, renting books, making sales, etc.
• Implement CRUD operations for managing books, customers, employees, and categories.
• Integrate search, filters, and sorting as needed.

8. Reporting and Analytics:

• Add reporting functionality as discussed earlier.
• Implement data visualization libraries to create charts and graphs.
9. Testing:
• Write unit tests and feature tests to ensure the functionality is working as intended.
• Use Laravel's built-in testing tools or third-party libraries like PHPUnit.

10. Debugging and Refinement:

• Debug any issues or errors that arise during testing.
• Refine the user interface and user experience based on feedback.

11. Deployment:
• Choose a web hosting provider that supports Laravel (e.g., shared hosting, VPS, cloud
platforms).
• Set up your production environment, including web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx), database server
(e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), and PHP.

12. Deployment Process:

• Configure environment variables for sensitive data like database credentials.
• Transfer your code to the production server using Git or FTP.
• Run database migrations and seeders on the production server.
• Set up HTTPS using SSL certificates to ensure secure communication.

13. Domain Setup:

• Point your domain name to your server's IP address.
• Configure virtual hosts and domain settings on the web server.

14. Monitoring and Maintenance:

• Set up error tracking and monitoring tools to receive notifications about issues.
• Regularly back up your application and database.
• Keep your application and server software up to date to ensure security and stability.

15. Launch and Promotion:

• Launch your web application and promote it to your target audience.
• Gather user feedback and continue making improvements.