Creating Highlighting Menus in Laravel Blade Using Request

Creating Highlighting Menus in Laravel Blade Using Request

A Guide Using Request Method

Introduction

In the dynamic landscape of web development, creating menus that dynamically highlight the active page is essential for a seamless user experience. In this guide, we'll explore how to achieve this in Laravel Blade using the request method.

Step 1: Create a Blade View with Request Method

Develop a partial Blade view for your menu, this time utilizing the Request::is() method to determine the active menu item based on the current request path.

            
<!-- resources/views/layouts/partials/menu.blade.php -->

<ul>
    <li class="{{ Request::is('/') ? 'active' : '' }}">
        <a href="{{ url('/') }}">Home</a>
    </li>
    <!-- Add more menu items using Request::is() as needed -->
</ul>
            
        

Step 2: Apply SEO-Friendly Styles with CSS (Same as Previous Blog)

Ensure your styles contribute positively to your site's SEO, with the 'active' class dynamically applied to the current page.

            
/* public/css/style.css */

ul {
    list-style-type: none;
    padding: 0;
}

li {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 20px;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #333;
}

.active {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ff6600; /* Adjust the color as needed */
}
            
        

Step 3: Include the Dynamic Menu in Your Layout (Same as Previous Blog)

Integrate the menu partial into your main layout file for a dynamic and user-friendly navigation experience.

            
<!-- resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php -->

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Your Laravel App</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="{{ asset('css/style.css') }}">
</head>
<body>

@include('layouts.partials.menu')

@yield('content')

</body>
</html>
            
        

By implementing dynamic menus using the request method, you'll create a user-friendly navigation experience that adapts to the current page, promoting engagement and a positive user journey.


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