How do you make your traits in laravel?

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In this article, We are studying traits in laravel. Traits are a way to reuse code in laravel. You can’t instantiate on their own. It provides reusability, flexibility, and adherence to code. After including traits in class, it gives them additional methods. Avoiding the need for duplicate code blocks encourages clean and modular programming.  

How to make own traits in laravel application?

Make a traits file:

You can create a traits folder inside the app directory. Make a ShareTraits file inside the traits folder. 

<?php
namespace App\Traits;

trait ShareTraits {
	public function share($article) {
		return 'Share the article';
	}
}

Now, you can use this trait in other classes.

<?php
namespace App\Http\Controllers;

use App\Traits\ShareTraits;
use App\Http\Controller;

class Article extends Controller{
	use ShareTraits;

}

After Importing traits, we can use the share() method in the controller. You can import this trait into any class. So that access their functions. 

Traits provide flexibility and allow you to combine different functionality as needed. It is powerful, so you do not overuse them. 

Traits v\s Interface

Traits:-

You can define a function inside traits. After importing traits, you call the trait’s function with $this variable. We can write a common code inside a big trait file.

Interface:-

You can declare the function. After you import the interface, it should define functions, and different classes may have different purposes. We declare the function so the file size is small. 

In Laravel, traits are reusable pieces of code that can be added to classes for functionality reuse without inheritance. They allow for the horizontal sharing of methods among classes. Traits promote code organization and maintainability by encapsulating specific behaviors. However, excessive use of traits can lead to code complexity and decreased readability. Laravel’s trait feature enhances code reusability while maintaining flexibility in class design.

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