What happens on every request.
THE SEQUENCE
The request reaches the single entry point The framework is bootstrapped Service providers are registered and booted The request passes through global middleware A route is matched Route middleware runs The controller executes A response is produced Middleware runs on the way out The response is sent Terminating work runs
WHY UNDERSTANDING IT MATTERS
It tells you where to intervene, and where a problem could be.
WHAT RUNS ON EVERY SINGLE REQUEST
Bootstrapping and all service providers.
WHAT THAT IMPLIES
Work performed in a provider's boot method costs every request.
WHAT TO AVOID THERE
Database queries External calls Anything slow
WHAT DEFERRED PROVIDERS DO
Register only when their service is actually needed.
WHAT TERMINATING MIDDLEWARE IS FOR
Work after the response is sent, so the user does not wait.
WHAT TO CHECK WHEN EVERY PAGE IS SLOW
What runs during bootstrapping.
