How to build Modern Web Apps: Laravel 12 + InertiaJS + ReactJS

Source: Dev.to

Installation Prerequisites

• PHP 8.3 or above
• Laravel installer (or Composer for Laravel installation)
• Latest Node.js version

Step 1: Create a Laravel Project

laravel new dineshstack.blog

During the installation you’ll be prompted to choose options. Select:

• React for the frontend
• Authentication system
• Testing framework
• Install frontend dependencies

Step 2: Verify Installation and Run the Application

cd dineshstack.blog/
php artisan serve

You should see output similar to:

Your application will be available at:
http://127.0.0.1:8000
🎉 And You're Done!

What you get

• A powerful Laravel backend
• React frontend with InertiaJS for seamless integration
• Built‑in authentication system
• Modern development tooling

Next Steps

• Explore the React components in resources/js/Pages
• Review the Laravel routes that connect to your React components
• Start building your custom features

Happy coding! 🚀