How to check if connected to database in Laravel 4?

Question

How can I check if laravel is connected to the database? I\'ve searched around and I can\'t find anything that would tell me how this is done.

Answer 1

working :) -

Just added this code to app/filters.php

App::error(function(PDOException $exception)
{
    Log::error("Error connecting to database: ".$exception->getMessage());

    return "Error connecting to database";
});