Building RESTful APIs with Laravel 5's Doc Block-based Controller Annotations

Explore the power of RESTful API development in Laravel 5 through this conference talk from PHP UK Conference. Dive into the new configuration-as-annotation approach for handling request routing, leveraging doc block-style syntax in controller annotations. Learn about the history of Laravel, compare it with Symphony, and understand the advantages and disadvantages of this new method. Discover practical examples, including the Reservation Controller and Make Command, while gaining insights into cached routes, documentation practices, and performance considerations. Examine the future of annotations in Laravel development and explore GitHub repositories for hands-on learning. This 48-minute presentation covers Laravel 5 updates, event handling, and framework overhead, providing a comprehensive overview of building efficient RESTful APIs with Laravel 5's controller annotations.