Overview of New Laravel Starter Kits

Feb 27, 2025

Notes on New Laravel Starter Kits

Introduction

  • Laravel team released three new starter kits to replace Jetstream and Breeze.
  • Overview of starter kits: installation, customization, tech stack options.
  • Discussion about Jetstream and Breeze at the end of the video.

New Starter Kits

  • Available options since Laravel 12:
    • No starter kit
    • React
    • Vue
    • Livewire
  • To access the new options, ensure the Laravel installer is upgraded.

Problems Addressed

  • New starter kits aim to resolve tech stack fragmentation present in JetStream and Breeze (LiveWire + Blade or Inertia + Vue).
  • Simplified choices for beginners in Laravel: only three options now.

Tech Stack Overview

  • React Starter Kit:
    • Inertia, React, TypeScript, Tailwind v4, ShadCN UI library.
  • Vue Starter Kit:
    • Similar to React but uses Tailwind v3.
  • Livewire Starter Kit:
    • Includes Livewire, Tailwind v4, Flux UI component library (free and pro versions).

Installation of React Starter Kit

  • Chosen for demonstration due to market trends favoring React over Vue.
  • New authentication option: WorkOS for third-party authentication (GitHub, SSO).
  • By default, installs SQLite as the database without asking.

Post-Installation Overview

  • Default home page design is different from Breeze and Jetstream with a new registration interface.
  • Profile settings include light/dark mode options.

Customization Options

  • Layout changes can be done in app layout file.
  • New starter kits are public repositories, allowing for customization without vendor restrictions.
  • CRUD functionality can be built using provided React components and libraries (ShadCN, Flux UI).

Breeze and Jetstream Discussion

  • Both still supported but not recommended as the primary options anymore.
  • Breeze and Jetstream will not receive additional updates; documentation is harder to find.
  • Breeze is still available but must be installed manually via Composer for Laravel 12.
  • Two-factor authentication and Teams functionality are advantages of Jetstream not present in new kits.

Future of Starter Kits

  • New starter kits are under active development, with regular updates and improvements.
  • No issues currently in repositories; changes must be submitted via pull requests.
  • Potential for more starter kits in the future tailored to specific needs (e.g., SaaS, blog).

Conclusion

  • New starter kits are optional; developers may choose alternative starter kits or create their own.
  • Community feedback is crucial for future iterations.
  • Questions for upcoming videos on deeper usage and customization are encouraged.