How to configure and use Laravel Telescope for tracking and analyzing database queries

Laravel Telescope is a powerful debugging and introspection tool for Laravel applications. It provides various features, including monitoring and analyzing database queries. To configure and use Laravel Telescope for tracking and analyzing database queries, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install Laravel Telescope

bash
composer require laravel/telescope
php artisan telescope:install
php artisan migrate

Step 2: Configure Telescope

After installation, you need to register Telescope's service provider in the config/app.php file:

php
'providers' => [
    // ...
    Laravel\Telescope\TelescopeServiceProvider::class,
],

Then, you can configure Telescope in the config/telescope.php file. Make sure to set the enabled configuration option to true:

php
'enabled' => env('TELESCOPE_ENABLED', true),

Step 3: Add Middleware

In your app/Http/Kernel.php file, add the Telescope middleware to the $middleware property:

php
protected $middleware = [
    // ...
    \Laravel\Telescope\Http\Middleware\Telescope::class,
];

Step 4: Use Telescope Dashboard

Now, you can access the Telescope dashboard by visiting http://your-app.com/telescope. You will find a comprehensive set of tools for monitoring and analyzing various aspects of your Laravel application.

Step 5: Analyze Database Queries

Navigate to the "Queries" section in the Telescope dashboard to see information about executed database queries. You can see the SQL queries, their execution time, and other details.

Additional Useful Links:

1. 1. Telescope Documentation:

   • Laravel Telescope Documentation

2. 2. Video Tutorial:

   • Laravel Telescope: An Introduction

3. 3. Blog Posts:

   • Getting Started with Laravel Telescope
   • Laravel Telescope Tips and Tricks

4. 4. GitHub Repository:

   • Laravel Telescope GitHub Repository

These resources will provide more in-depth information on configuring and using Laravel Telescope, as well as tips and tricks for maximizing its capabilities in tracking and analyzing database queries.

=== Happy Coding :)