Difference Between Laravel and Spring Boot

We will discuss Laravel and Spring Boot in this article. Both Laravel and Spring Boot are framework used for backend web development. We will discuss what is Laravel, features of Laravel, advantages and disadvantages of Laravel and applications of Laravel. Similarly we will discuss Spring Boot in this article. Then we will discuss differences between Laravel and Spring Boot.

What is Laravel?

Laravel is a framework used in backend web development using PHP programming language. Laravel is a open-source framework with model-view-controller design pattern. Laravel reuses existing components of different frameworks. Laravel provides a rich set of functionalities and features. You can learn Laravel framework easily if you know basic and advanced PHP. A website prevents prevents several web attacks if you used Laravel to develop this website.

Features of Laravel

These are various features of Laravel as given below -

• Composer: It is tool with all the dependencies and libraries. We can create a project with respect given frameworks. You can install third party libraries with help of composer. It uses composer.json file to store installed third party libraries.
• Redis: We connect sessions using Redis in Laravel.
• Artisan: It is command line interface in the Laravel.
• Queues: We use queue services to complete tasks without any delay.
• Modularity: Laravel provides 20 built in libraries and modules.
• Event and Command Bus: Laravel provides Command Bus.
• Testability: We can test our code through various test cases.
• Authentication: Laravel provides authentication methods for user authentication.
• Routing: Users can define routes in the web application in the Laravel. It increases performance.
• E-mail: We use mail class to send mails.
• Configuration Management: Applications can run on different environments with constant changes. Laravel handles its configuration in an efficient way.
• Template Engine: It is used to design hierarchical blocks and layouts with predefined blocks that include dynamic content.
• Query Builder and ORM: Laravel provides query builders for querying databases using various simple chain methods. It provides Object Relational Mapper (ORM).
• Schema Builder: It keeps the database definitions and schema in PHP code.

Advantages and disadvantages of Laravel

These are various advantages and disadvantages of Laravel as given below -

Advantages	Disadvantages
It is simple in coding because of built-in functions.	It has less features than any other framework.
It is secure because of strong security features like encrypted passwords.	It has limited support.
It is scalable, so we can handle any size project.	It is expensive.
It is easy to learn because of clear documentation and available tutorials.	It is slower than any other frameworks.
We can migrate data easily, so it is simple to move data between systems.	It updates frequently, so it can cause different issues with older versions.

Applications of Laravel

Larvael is framework to develop different types of web applications. There are different uses of Laravel given as below -

• API Development: We can develop APIs for mobile apps and other applications.
• eCommerce Platforms: We can create secure and scalable online store websites with features like shopping carts.
• Content Management Systems (CMS): We can create websites with dynamic content, i.e., blogs, news portals.

What is Spring Boot?

Spring Boot is a framework for backend web development. We use Java programming language in Spring Boot. Spring Boot is a open source framework. It is based on Spring framework for easy development. Spring Boot provide a rich built-in libraries and features for creating applications. We use spring boot for microservices architecture. You can learn Spring Boot easily if you know Java programming language and Spring framework. 

Features of Spring Boot

These are various features of Spring Boot given as below -

• Spring Initializr: It provides a web-based interface for Spring Boot project.
• Embedded Servers: Spring Boot framework provides embedded servers like Tomcat and Jetty to run web applications without external servers.
• Configuration: It provides configures Spring components based on dependencies of the applications.
• Spring CLI: It is command-line interface for Spring Boot.
• Actuator: It is tool to monitor application like, health checks and metrics.
• Dependency: We can manage dependency using curated list of dependencies.
• Security: Spring Boot provides built-in security features like authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Testing: Spring Boot provides built-in support for testing Spring applications, like mock objects and test annotations.
• Data Access: We interact with database Spring Data JPA and other ORM tools.
• Messaging: Spring Boot has protocols like RabbitMQ and Kafka for event-driven applications.
• Microservices: We use Spring Boot developing and deploying microservices.

Advantages and disadvantages of Spring Boot

These are various advantages and disadvantages of Spring Boot given as below - 

Advantages	Disadvantages
Its has simple configuration.	It may tough to learn depends on your learning capabilities.
We use Spring Boot microservices architecture.	Applications may become heavy due to embedded servers.
It provides built-in tools for monitoring and management.	Debugging is not easy.
It provides security.	It has limited flexibility in some use cases.
It is scalable.	Applications may require more memory compared to other frameworks.

Applications of Spring Boot

These are the different uses of Spring Boot -

• API Development: We create RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Microservices: We use Spring Boot for building and deploying microservices-based architectures.
• Web Applications: We create dynamic, secure, and scalable websites.
• Cloud-Native Applications: Spring Boot supports integration with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

Difference Between Laravel and Spring Boot

These are some difference Laravel and Spring Boot given as below -

Laravel	Spring Boot
Laravel is based on PHP.	Spring Boot is based on Spring and Java.
It is full-featured framework.	It is microservices framework.
It is easy for PHP developers.	It may not be easy to learn but it requires knowldege of Java programming language.
Its performance is slower than Spring Boot.	It has high performance with JVM optimization.
It follows MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture.	It follows modular Architecture.
It supports relational databases with ORM.	It supports both relational (via Spring Data) and NoSQL databases.
It provides tools like PHPUnit and feature testing for backend and browser tests.	It supports testing with JUnit, integration tests, and automated testing capabilities.
It provides horizontal and vertical scaling, queue systems, and load balancing.	It is scalable with caching, asynchronous processing, and horizontal scaling.
It has large community of PHP developers and easy documentation.	It also has community of Java developers, architects, and companies with easy documentation.
We use Laravel in web applications, APIs, real-time apps, and streaming platforms.	We use Spring Boot in RESTful services, stateful apps, microservices, and cloud integration.

Conclusion

Both Laravel and Spring Boot are framework used for backend web development. We have discussed what is Laravel, features of Laravel, advantages and disadvantages, and applications of Laravel. Similarly, we have also explained Spring Boot in this article. Then we have explained differences between Laravel and Spring Boot.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Que-1: Which framework is easier to learn?

Ans: Laravel is easier to learn compared to Spring Boot. Laravel has simple syntax and documentation. 

Que-2: Can you use Laravel for microservices like Spring Boot?

Ans: Yes, we use use Laravel for microservices but Spring Boot is more used in this case because Spring Boot supports both relational databases (via Spring Data) and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Que-3: Which framework is better for API development?

Ans: You can any of these framework to develop APIs. Laravel provides features like RESTful routing and middleware for secure APIs. We use Spring Boot for scalable APIs with its Spring MVC and REST support.