How to add slug and ID URL to Laravel 4 Route?

Question

I would like to add nice Slug URL to my Laravbel Project. I currently am using ID numbers.

My goal is to continue using Numbers but also to use Slugs for b

Answer 1

Consider using RESTful Controllers, this will generate a url based on the controller and function name:

Route::controller('users', 'UserController');

Also, I am pretty sure resource controllers does the same thing, although I have not used them yet:

Route::resource('photo', 'PhotoController');

If you still wish to define your routes, I would add a slug column to your DB and then your route would be:

// View Campaign Details/Profile/Map View
Route::any("/campaign/{slug}", array(
    "as"   => "campaign",
    "uses" => "CampaignController@getCampaignMap"
));

Keep in mind the slug would have to be unique.

In your controller:

public function getCampaignMap($slug)
{
    $campaignmap = YourModel::where('slug', '=', $slug)->get();
}

If you wish, you may still pass the id in as well:

// View Campaign Details/Profile/Map View
Route::any("/campaign/{slug}/{id}", array(
    "as"   => "campaign",
    "uses" => "CampaignController@getCampaignMap"
));

Then, in your controller:

public function getCampaignMap($slug, $id)
{
    $campaignmap = YourModel::find($id);
}

Hope that helps!