LaravelPHPFramework
Laravel 11 trims the framework's default skeleton dramatically and modernizes configuration. If you're starting a new project or upgrading, here's what changed and why it matters.
A Leaner Application Skeleton
- Far fewer default files — no more Kernel files cluttering app/Http and app/Console.
- Middleware and exception handling are configured in a streamlined bootstrap/app.php.
- Config files are slimmer; override only what you need.
New Capabilities
- Per-second rate limiting for finer control of throughput.
- Built-in health check route for load balancers and uptime monitors.
- Graceful encryption key rotation and improved queue interaction testing.
Pairs Well With the Ecosystem
Laravel 11 plus Livewire 3, Volt, and Filament lets a small team ship a full SaaS — reactive UI, admin panel, and API — without leaving PHP.
Upgrading?
The slimmer structure is opt-in for existing apps. Use the upgrade guide and Laravel Shift; you don't have to adopt the new skeleton to get the runtime improvements.
