Update the laravel project from older version

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This guide will help you safely update your existing Laravel-based KiviCare project to the latest version available from CodeCanyon.

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🔄 Steps to Update Project Code

1️⃣ Download the Updated Code

• Go to your CodeCanyon account.
• Download the latest version of the KiviCare-laravel project as a ZIP file.
• Download a file like: kivicare-laravel-update-v3.1.zip

2️⃣ Extract the ZIP File

• Extract the downloaded ZIP file to your local machine (your computer or laptop).

3️⃣ Upload the Updated Code to Your Server

• Use FTP, cPanel, or SSH to transfer the updated ZIP file to your project directory on the server.

4️⃣ Extract and Replace Code on Server

• Extract the ZIP file directly in the project directory.
• Allow it to overwrite existing files. This will update your code to the latest version.

5️⃣ Run Database Migrations

• Open your terminal or SSH and navigate to your project folder.
• Run this command to apply the new database structure: php artisan migrate

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⚠️ Important Notes

• 🔢 Version Code: Make sure to update the version number where required (e.g., in config or version files).
• 💾 Backup First: Always take a full backup of your code and database before starting the update process.
• 🧪 Test Everything: After updating, thoroughly test your website/app to ensure all features work properly.

🎉 You have now successfully update

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Steps to Update Project Code

Download the Updated Code:

• Log in to your CodeCanyon account and download the latest version of the project as a ZIP file.

Extract the ZIP File:

• Extract the downloaded ZIP file on your local machine.

Copy Updated Code to Server:

• Transfer the updated ZIP file to your project folder on the server using FTP, cPanel, or SSH.

Extract and Replace Code:

• Extract the ZIP file in your project folder.
• Merge the updated code with your existing project and allow it to overwrite the old files.

Run Database Migrations:

• Log in to your server and navigate to your project directory.

Run the following command to apply database updates:

php artisan migrate

IMPORTANT NOTES

Version Code: Ensure you update the version code where required.

Backup First: Always take a full backup of your current project code and database before updating.

Test Thoroughly: After updating, test the application to confirm everything is working as expected.