Implement custom middleware to log incoming requests, helping in tracking and analyzing application traffic and performance. Use Artisan command to create a new middleware class.
php artisan make:middleware LogRequestsMiddleware
Modify the handle method within the generated middleware class (LogRequestsMiddleware.php) to log incoming requests.
// app/Http/Middleware/LogRequestsMiddleware.php
namespace App\Http\Middleware;
use Closure;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Log;
class LogRequestsMiddleware
{
public function handle($request, Closure $next)
{
Log::info('New request: ' . $request->fullUrl());
return $next($request);
}
}
Register your custom middleware in the HTTP kernel (app/Http/Kernel.php).
// app/Http/Kernel.php
protected $routeMiddleware = [
// Other middleware entries...
'log.requests' => \App\Http\Middleware\LogRequestsMiddleware::class,
];
Apply the log.requests middleware to specific routes or groups within your application.
// Example usage in routes/web.php or routes/api.php
Route::middleware('log.requests')->get('/dashboard', function () {
return view('dashboard');
});
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