Build API using laravel for existing database with data

Hi everyone

I want to ask, if I already have a database with data and I want to create an API based on that database do I still compulsory to use the pre created User model? If so, do I need to migrate users table into my database? And then, do I need to copy existing user login details into that users table? Or is there any way I could do if I don't want to use the pre created User model and users table?

sos99

3 years ago

Best Answer

Level 7

if I already have a database with data and I want to create an API based on that database do I still compulsory to use the pre created User model? No, you don't have to.

just change the table from user to your user's table: https://github.com/laravel/laravel/blob/9.x/config/auth.php

to create migration files based on your database : https://github.com/kitloong/laravel-migrations-generator

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Faiza

3 years ago

Level 1

@sos99 Okay I'll take a look on it. Thank you for your suggestion :)

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