batch file to run my project locally

please help to have a batch file which can run my laravel project , created batch file as below, please advise for best practices.

my .bat file contains :

REM Change this path to your Laravel project's root directory

cd /d "C:\xampp\htdocs"%1

echo Starting Laravel development server...

php artisan serve

pause

Level 14

why can't you use Herd?

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If you are using xampp or herd for that matter, there is no need to use php artisan serve, since you already have a webserver running.

Like @krisi_gjika says, Herd is a better option.

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thank you @krisi_gjika and @tray2 for your valuable advise... i will try my best to follow instructions what I received here from seniors !!

with kind regards

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