Laravel 3 : Looking for explanation how to use the model

Question

I\'m new at MVC and my first framework is Laravel (3 for now). I\'ve started coding exclusively in the routes, and I moved to the controller. I\'m however doing all of my da

Answer 1

The best statement on the subject of Frameworks I've heard is due to Uncle Bob:

A good Architecture allows major decisions to be deferred!

Specifically:

• A good Architecture delays choosing a Framework!

Another great piece to think about:

MVC is not an Architecture! It is a Delivery Design Pattern.

Watch his video - it is one of the sadly few ones out there that don't spend 1000 words on what can be said in 10 and I can't highly enough recommend it - and it will help you to understand many points raised in your question:

Robert C Martin(Uncle Bob) -Clean Architecture and Design - Video

Of course, his book on Clean Code is also highly recommended!

Answer 2

Although this link is for Laravel 4 docs, it may help you understand how the models work - (Laravel 3 also uses Eloquent):

http://laravel.com/docs/eloquent

Also, specific to laravel 3:

http://codehappy.daylerees.com/eloquent-orm