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+---
+name: laravel-best-practices
+description: "Apply this skill whenever writing, reviewing, or refactoring Laravel PHP code. This includes creating or modifying controllers, models, migrations, form requests, policies, jobs, scheduled commands, service classes, and Eloquent queries. Triggers for N+1 and query performance issues, caching strategies, authorization and security patterns, validation, error handling, queue and job configuration, route definitions, and architectural decisions. Also use for Laravel code reviews and refactoring existing Laravel code to follow best practices. Covers any task involving Laravel backend PHP code patterns."
+license: MIT
+metadata:
+  author: laravel
+---
+
+# Laravel Best Practices
+
+Best practices for Laravel 12, prioritized by impact. Each rule teaches what to do and why. For exact API syntax, verify with `search-docs`.
+
+## Consistency First
+
+Before applying any rule, check what the application already does. Laravel offers multiple valid approaches — the best choice is the one the codebase already uses, even if another pattern would be theoretically better. Inconsistency is worse than a suboptimal pattern.
+
+Check sibling files, related controllers, models, or tests for established patterns. If one exists, follow it — don't introduce a second way. These rules are defaults for when no pattern exists yet, not overrides.
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+### 1. Database Performance → `rules/db-performance.md`
+
+- Eager load with `with()` to prevent N+1 queries
+- Enable `Model::preventLazyLoading()` in development
+- Select only needed columns, avoid `SELECT *`
+- `chunk()` / `chunkById()` for large datasets
+- Index columns used in `WHERE`, `ORDER BY`, `JOIN`
+- `withCount()` instead of loading relations to count
+- `cursor()` for memory-efficient read-only iteration
+- Never query in Blade templates
+
+### 2. Advanced Query Patterns → `rules/advanced-queries.md`
+
+- `addSelect()` subqueries over eager-loading entire has-many for a single value
+- Dynamic relationships via subquery FK + `belongsTo`
+- Conditional aggregates (`CASE WHEN` in `selectRaw`) over multiple count queries
+- `setRelation()` to prevent circular N+1 queries
+- `whereIn` + `pluck()` over `whereHas` for better index usage
+- Two simple queries can beat one complex query
+- Compound indexes matching `orderBy` column order
+- Correlated subqueries in `orderBy` for has-many sorting (avoid joins)
+
+### 3. Security → `rules/security.md`
+
+- Define `$fillable` or `$guarded` on every model, authorize every action via policies or gates
+- No raw SQL with user input — use Eloquent or query builder
+- `{{ }}` for output escaping, `@csrf` on all POST/PUT/DELETE forms, `throttle` on auth and API routes
+- Validate MIME type, extension, and size for file uploads
+- Never commit `.env`, use `config()` for secrets, `encrypted` cast for sensitive DB fields
+
+### 4. Caching → `rules/caching.md`
+
+- `Cache::remember()` over manual get/put
+- `Cache::flexible()` for stale-while-revalidate on high-traffic data
+- `Cache::memo()` to avoid redundant cache hits within a request
+- Cache tags to invalidate related groups
+- `Cache::add()` for atomic conditional writes
+- `once()` to memoize per-request or per-object lifetime
+- `Cache::lock()` / `lockForUpdate()` for race conditions
+- Failover cache stores in production
+
+### 5. Eloquent Patterns → `rules/eloquent.md`
+
+- Correct relationship types with return type hints
+- Local scopes for reusable query constraints
+- Global scopes sparingly — document their existence
+- Attribute casts in the `casts()` method
+- Cast date columns, use Carbon instances in templates
+- `whereBelongsTo($model)` for cleaner queries
+
+### 6. Validation & Forms → `rules/validation.md`
+
+- Form Request classes, not inline validation
+- Array notation `['required', 'email']` for new code; follow existing convention
+- `$request->validated()` only — never `$request->all()`
+- `Rule::when()` for conditional validation
+- `after()` instead of `withValidator()`
+
+### 7. Configuration → `rules/config.md`
+
+- `env()` only inside config files
+- `App::environment()` or `app()->isProduction()`
+- Config, lang files, and constants over hardcoded text
+
+### 8. Testing Patterns → `rules/testing.md`
+
+- `LazilyRefreshDatabase` over `RefreshDatabase` for speed
+- `assertModelExists()` over raw `assertDatabaseHas()`
+- Factory states and sequences over manual overrides
+- Use fakes (`Event::fake()`, `Exceptions::fake()`, etc.) — but always after factory setup, not before
+- `recycle()` to share relationship instances across factories
+
+### 9. Queue & Job Patterns → `rules/queue-jobs.md`
+
+- `retry_after` must exceed job `timeout`; use exponential backoff `[1, 5, 10]`
+- `ShouldBeUnique` to prevent duplicates; `WithoutOverlapping::untilProcessing()` for concurrency
+- Always implement `failed()`; with `retryUntil()`, set `$tries = 0`
+- `RateLimited` middleware for external API calls; `Bus::batch()` for related jobs
+- Horizon for complex multi-queue scenarios
+
+### 10. Routing & Controllers → `rules/routing.md`
+
+- Implicit route model binding
+- Scoped bindings for nested resources
+- `Route::resource()` or `apiResource()`
+- Methods under 10 lines — extract to actions/services
+- Type-hint Form Requests for auto-validation
+
+### 11. HTTP Client → `rules/http-client.md`
+
+- Explicit `timeout` and `connectTimeout` on every request
+- `retry()` with exponential backoff for external APIs
+- Check response status or use `throw()`
+- `Http::pool()` for concurrent independent requests
+- `Http::fake()` and `preventStrayRequests()` in tests
+
+### 12. Events, Notifications & Mail → `rules/events-notifications.md`, `rules/mail.md`
+
+- Event discovery over manual registration; `event:cache` in production
+- `ShouldDispatchAfterCommit` / `afterCommit()` inside transactions
+- Queue notifications and mailables with `ShouldQueue`
+- On-demand notifications for non-user recipients
+- `HasLocalePreference` on notifiable models
+- `assertQueued()` not `assertSent()` for queued mailables
+- Markdown mailables for transactional emails
+
+### 13. Error Handling → `rules/error-handling.md`
+
+- `report()`/`render()` on exception classes or in `bootstrap/app.php` — follow existing pattern
+- `ShouldntReport` for exceptions that should never log
+- Throttle high-volume exceptions to protect log sinks
+- `dontReportDuplicates()` for multi-catch scenarios
+- Force JSON rendering for API routes
+- Structured context via `context()` on exception classes
+
+### 14. Task Scheduling → `rules/scheduling.md`
+
+- `withoutOverlapping()` on variable-duration tasks
+- `onOneServer()` on multi-server deployments
+- `runInBackground()` for concurrent long tasks
+- `environments()` to restrict to appropriate environments
+- `takeUntilTimeout()` for time-bounded processing
+- Schedule groups for shared configuration
+
+### 15. Architecture → `rules/architecture.md`
+
+- Single-purpose Action classes; dependency injection over `app()` helper
+- Prefer official Laravel packages and follow conventions, don't override defaults
+- Default to `ORDER BY id DESC` or `created_at DESC`; `mb_*` for UTF-8 safety
+- S3 on Cloud/Vapor — local disk is ephemeral
+- `defer()` for post-response work; `Context` for request-scoped data; `Concurrency::run()` for parallel execution
+
+### 16. Migrations → `rules/migrations.md`
+
+- Generate migrations with `php artisan make:migration`
+- `constrained()` for foreign keys
+- Never modify migrations that have run in production
+- Add indexes in the migration, not as an afterthought
+- Mirror column defaults in model `$attributes`
+- Reversible `down()` by default; forward-fix migrations for intentionally irreversible changes
+- One concern per migration — never mix DDL and DML
+
+### 17. Collections → `rules/collections.md`
+
+- Higher-order messages for simple collection operations
+- `cursor()` vs. `lazy()` — choose based on relationship needs
+- `lazyById()` when updating records while iterating
+- `toQuery()` for bulk operations on collections
+
+### 18. Blade & Views → `rules/blade-views.md`
+
+- `$attributes->merge()` in component templates
+- Blade components over `@include`; `@pushOnce` for per-component scripts
+- View Composers for shared view data
+- `@aware` for deeply nested component props
+
+### 19. Conventions & Style → `rules/style.md`
+
+- Follow Laravel naming conventions for all entities
+- Prefer Laravel helpers (`Str`, `Arr`, `Number`, `Uri`, `Str::of()`, `$request->string()`) over raw PHP functions
+- No JS/CSS in Blade, no HTML in PHP classes
+- Code should be readable; comments only for config files
+
+## How to Apply
+
+1. Identify the file type and select relevant sections (e.g., migration → §16, controller → §1, §3, §5, §6, §10)
+2. Check sibling files for existing patterns — follow those first per Consistency First
+3. Apply matching bullets; read rule files via sub-agent only when a bullet is ambiguous or the task involves a nuanced pattern
+4. Verify API syntax with `search-docs` for the installed Laravel version
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/advanced-queries.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/advanced-queries.md
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+# Advanced Query Patterns
+
+## Use `addSelect()` Subqueries for Single Values from Has-Many
+
+Instead of eager-loading an entire has-many relationship for a single value (like the latest timestamp), use a correlated subquery via `addSelect()`. This pulls the value directly in the main SQL query — zero extra queries.
+
+```php
+public function scopeWithLastLoginAt($query): void
+{
+    $query->addSelect([
+        'last_login_at' => Login::select('created_at')
+            ->whereColumn('user_id', 'users.id')
+            ->latest()
+            ->take(1),
+    ])->withCasts(['last_login_at' => 'datetime']);
+}
+```
+
+## Create Dynamic Relationships via Subquery FK
+
+Extend the `addSelect()` pattern to fetch a foreign key via subquery, then define a `belongsTo` relationship on that virtual attribute. This provides a fully-hydrated related model without loading the entire collection.
+
+```php
+public function lastLogin(): BelongsTo
+{
+    return $this->belongsTo(Login::class);
+}
+
+public function scopeWithLastLogin($query): void
+{
+    $query->addSelect([
+        'last_login_id' => Login::select('id')
+            ->whereColumn('user_id', 'users.id')
+            ->latest()
+            ->take(1),
+    ])->with('lastLogin');
+}
+```
+
+## Use Conditional Aggregates Instead of Multiple Count Queries
+
+Replace N separate `count()` queries with a single query using `CASE WHEN` inside `selectRaw()`. Use `toBase()` to skip model hydration when you only need scalar values.
+
+```php
+$statuses = Feature::toBase()
+    ->selectRaw("count(case when status = 'Requested' then 1 end) as requested")
+    ->selectRaw("count(case when status = 'Planned' then 1 end) as planned")
+    ->selectRaw("count(case when status = 'Completed' then 1 end) as completed")
+    ->first();
+```
+
+## Use `setRelation()` to Prevent Circular N+1
+
+When a parent model is eager-loaded with its children, and the view also needs `$child->parent`, use `setRelation()` to inject the already-loaded parent rather than letting Eloquent fire N additional queries.
+
+```php
+$feature->load('comments.user');
+$feature->comments->each->setRelation('feature', $feature);
+```
+
+## Prefer `whereIn` + Subquery Over `whereHas`
+
+`whereHas()` emits a correlated `EXISTS` subquery that re-executes per row. Using `whereIn()` with a `select('id')` subquery lets the database use an index lookup instead, without loading data into PHP memory.
+
+Incorrect (correlated EXISTS re-executes per row):
+
+```php
+$query->whereHas('company', fn ($q) => $q->where('name', 'like', $term));
+```
+
+Correct (index-friendly subquery, no PHP memory overhead):
+
+```php
+$query->whereIn('company_id', Company::where('name', 'like', $term)->select('id'));
+```
+
+## Sometimes Two Simple Queries Beat One Complex Query
+
+Running a small, targeted secondary query and passing its results via `whereIn` is often faster than a single complex correlated subquery or join. The additional round-trip is worthwhile when the secondary query is highly selective and uses its own index.
+
+## Use Compound Indexes Matching `orderBy` Column Order
+
+When ordering by multiple columns, create a single compound index in the same column order as the `ORDER BY` clause. Individual single-column indexes cannot combine for multi-column sorts — the database will filesort without a compound index.
+
+```php
+// Migration
+$table->index(['last_name', 'first_name']);
+
+// Query — column order must match the index
+User::query()->orderBy('last_name')->orderBy('first_name')->paginate();
+```
+
+## Use Correlated Subqueries for Has-Many Ordering
+
+When sorting by a value from a has-many relationship, avoid joins (they duplicate rows). Use a correlated subquery inside `orderBy()` instead, paired with an `addSelect` scope for eager loading.
+
+```php
+public function scopeOrderByLastLogin($query): void
+{
+    $query->orderByDesc(Login::select('created_at')
+        ->whereColumn('user_id', 'users.id')
+        ->latest()
+        ->take(1)
+    );
+}
+```
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+# Architecture Best Practices
+
+## Single-Purpose Action Classes
+
+Extract discrete business operations into invokable Action classes.
+
+```php
+class CreateOrderAction
+{
+    public function __construct(
+        private InventoryService $inventory,
+    ) {}
+
+    public function execute(array $data): Order
+    {
+        $order = Order::create($data);
+        $this->inventory->reserve($order);
+
+        return $order;
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Use Dependency Injection
+
+Always use constructor injection. Avoid `app()` or `resolve()` inside classes.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$user = new User;
+$user->create($data);
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+public function __construct(
+    private User $user,
+) {}
+
+$this->user->create($data);
+```
+
+## Code to Interfaces
+
+Depend on contracts at system boundaries (payment gateways, notification channels, external APIs) for testability and swappability.
+
+Incorrect (concrete dependency):
+```php
+class OrderService
+{
+    public function __construct(private StripeGateway $gateway) {}
+}
+```
+
+Correct (interface dependency):
+```php
+interface PaymentGateway
+{
+    public function charge(int $amount, string $customerId): PaymentResult;
+}
+
+class OrderService
+{
+    public function __construct(private PaymentGateway $gateway) {}
+}
+```
+
+Bind in a service provider:
+
+```php
+$this->app->bind(PaymentGateway::class, StripeGateway::class);
+```
+
+## Default Sort by Descending
+
+When no explicit order is specified, sort by `id` or `created_at` descending. Explicit ordering prevents cross-database inconsistencies between MySQL and Postgres.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$posts = Post::paginate();
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$posts = Post::latest()->paginate();
+```
+
+## Use Atomic Locks for Race Conditions
+
+Prevent race conditions with `Cache::lock()` or `lockForUpdate()`.
+
+```php
+Cache::lock('order-processing-'.$order->id, 10)->block(5, function () use ($order) {
+    $order->process();
+});
+
+// Or at query level
+$product = Product::where('id', $id)->lockForUpdate()->first();
+```
+
+## Use `mb_*` String Functions
+
+When no Laravel helper exists, prefer `mb_strlen`, `mb_strtolower`, etc. for UTF-8 safety. Standard PHP string functions count bytes, not characters.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+strlen('José');          // 5 (bytes, not characters)
+strtolower('MÜNCHEN');  // 'mÜnchen' — fails on multibyte
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+mb_strlen('José');             // 4 (characters)
+mb_strtolower('MÜNCHEN');     // 'münchen'
+
+// Prefer Laravel's Str helpers when available
+Str::length('José');          // 4
+Str::lower('MÜNCHEN');        // 'münchen'
+```
+
+## Plan for Ephemeral Storage
+
+On Laravel Cloud/Vapor, local disk is ephemeral — files disappear between deployments. Use S3 for persistent storage.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$request->file('avatar')->store('avatars', 'local');
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$request->file('avatar')->store('avatars', 's3');
+
+// For large files, use signed upload URLs
+$url = Storage::disk('s3')->temporaryUploadUrl(
+    'uploads/'.Str::uuid().'.pdf',
+    now()->addMinutes(5),
+);
+```
+
+## Use `defer()` for Post-Response Work
+
+For lightweight tasks that don't need to survive a crash (logging, analytics, cleanup), use `defer()` instead of dispatching a job. The callback runs after the HTTP response is sent — no queue overhead.
+
+Incorrect (job overhead for trivial work):
+```php
+dispatch(new LogPageView($page));
+```
+
+Correct (runs after response, same process):
+```php
+defer(fn () => PageView::create(['page_id' => $page->id, 'user_id' => auth()->id()]));
+```
+
+Use jobs when the work must survive process crashes or needs retry logic. Use `defer()` for fire-and-forget work.
+
+## Use `Context` for Request-Scoped Data
+
+The `Context` facade passes data through the entire request lifecycle — middleware, controllers, jobs, logs — without passing arguments manually.
+
+```php
+// In middleware
+Context::add('tenant_id', $request->header('X-Tenant-ID'));
+
+// Anywhere later — controllers, jobs, log context
+$tenantId = Context::get('tenant_id');
+```
+
+Context data automatically propagates to queued jobs and is included in log entries. Use `Context::addHidden()` for sensitive data that should be available in queued jobs but excluded from log context. If data must not leave the current process, do not store it in `Context`.
+
+## Use `Concurrency::run()` for Parallel Execution
+
+Run independent operations in parallel using child processes — no async libraries needed.
+
+```php
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Concurrency;
+
+[$users, $orders] = Concurrency::run([
+    fn () => User::count(),
+    fn () => Order::where('status', 'pending')->count(),
+]);
+```
+
+Each closure runs in a separate process with full Laravel access. Use for independent database queries, API calls, or computations that would otherwise run sequentially.
+
+## Convention Over Configuration
+
+Follow Laravel conventions. Don't override defaults unnecessarily.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+class Customer extends Model
+{
+    protected $table = 'Customer';
+    protected $primaryKey = 'customer_id';
+
+    public function roles(): BelongsToMany
+    {
+        return $this->belongsToMany(Role::class, 'role_customer', 'customer_id', 'role_id');
+    }
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+class Customer extends Model
+{
+    public function roles(): BelongsToMany
+    {
+        return $this->belongsToMany(Role::class);
+    }
+}
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/blade-views.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/blade-views.md
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+# Blade & Views Best Practices
+
+## Use `$attributes->merge()` in Component Templates
+
+Hardcoding classes prevents consumers from adding their own. `merge()` combines class attributes cleanly.
+
+```blade
+<div {{ $attributes->merge(['class' => 'alert alert-'.$type]) }}>
+    {{ $message }}
+</div>
+```
+
+## Use `@pushOnce` for Per-Component Scripts
+
+If a component renders inside a `@foreach`, `@push` inserts the script N times. `@pushOnce` guarantees it's included exactly once.
+
+## Prefer Blade Components Over `@include`
+
+`@include` shares all parent variables implicitly (hidden coupling). Components have explicit props, attribute bags, and slots.
+
+## Use View Composers for Shared View Data
+
+If every controller rendering a sidebar must pass `$categories`, that's duplicated code. A View Composer centralizes it.
+
+## Use Blade Fragments for Partial Re-Renders (htmx/Turbo)
+
+A single view can return either the full page or just a fragment, keeping routing clean.
+
+```php
+return view('dashboard', compact('users'))
+    ->fragmentIf($request->hasHeader('HX-Request'), 'user-list');
+```
+
+## Use `@aware` for Deeply Nested Component Props
+
+Avoids re-passing parent props through every level of nested components.
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/caching.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/caching.md
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+# Caching Best Practices
+
+## Use `Cache::remember()` Instead of Manual Get/Put
+
+Atomic pattern prevents race conditions and removes boilerplate.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$val = Cache::get('stats');
+if (! $val) {
+    $val = $this->computeStats();
+    Cache::put('stats', $val, 60);
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$val = Cache::remember('stats', 60, fn () => $this->computeStats());
+```
+
+## Use `Cache::flexible()` for Stale-While-Revalidate
+
+On high-traffic keys, one user always gets a slow response when the cache expires. `flexible()` serves slightly stale data while refreshing in the background.
+
+Incorrect: `Cache::remember('users', 300, fn () => User::all());`
+
+Correct: `Cache::flexible('users', [300, 600], fn () => User::all());` — fresh for 5 min, stale-but-served up to 10 min, refreshes via deferred function.
+
+## Use `Cache::memo()` to Avoid Redundant Hits Within a Request
+
+If the same cache key is read multiple times per request (e.g., a service called from multiple places), `memo()` stores the resolved value in memory.
+
+`Cache::memo()->get('settings');` — 5 calls = 1 Redis round-trip instead of 5.
+
+## Use Cache Tags to Invalidate Related Groups
+
+Without tags, invalidating a group of entries requires tracking every key. Tags let you flush atomically. Only works with `redis`, `memcached`, `dynamodb` — not `file` or `database`.
+
+```php
+Cache::tags(['user-1'])->flush();
+```
+
+## Use `Cache::add()` for Atomic Conditional Writes
+
+`add()` only writes if the key does not exist — atomic, no race condition between checking and writing.
+
+Incorrect: `if (! Cache::has('lock')) { Cache::put('lock', true, 10); }`
+
+Correct: `Cache::add('lock', true, 10);`
+
+## Use `once()` for Per-Request Memoization
+
+`once()` memoizes a function's return value for the lifetime of the object (or request for closures). Unlike `Cache::memo()`, it doesn't hit the cache store at all — pure in-memory.
+
+```php
+public function roles(): Collection
+{
+    return once(fn () => $this->loadRoles());
+}
+```
+
+Multiple calls return the cached result without re-executing. Use `once()` for expensive computations called multiple times per request. Use `Cache::memo()` when you also want cross-request caching.
+
+## Configure Failover Cache Stores in Production
+
+If Redis goes down, the app falls back to a secondary store automatically.
+
+```php
+'failover' => ['driver' => 'failover', 'stores' => ['redis', 'database']],
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/collections.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/collections.md
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+# Collection Best Practices
+
+## Use Higher-Order Messages for Simple Operations
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$users->each(function (User $user) {
+    $user->markAsVip();
+});
+```
+
+Correct: `$users->each->markAsVip();`
+
+Works with `each`, `map`, `sum`, `filter`, `reject`, `contains`, etc.
+
+## Choose `cursor()` vs. `lazy()` Correctly
+
+- `cursor()` — one model in memory, but cannot eager-load relationships (N+1 risk).
+- `lazy()` — chunked pagination returning a flat LazyCollection, supports eager loading.
+
+Incorrect: `User::with('roles')->cursor()` — eager loading silently ignored.
+
+Correct: `User::with('roles')->lazy()` for relationship access; `User::cursor()` for attribute-only work.
+
+## Use `lazyById()` When Updating Records While Iterating
+
+`lazy()` uses offset pagination — updating records during iteration can skip or double-process. `lazyById()` uses `id > last_id`, safe against mutation.
+
+## Use `toQuery()` for Bulk Operations on Collections
+
+Avoids manual `whereIn` construction.
+
+Incorrect: `User::whereIn('id', $users->pluck('id'))->update([...]);`
+
+Correct: `$users->toQuery()->update([...]);`
+
+## Use `#[CollectedBy]` for Custom Collection Classes
+
+More declarative than overriding `newCollection()`.
+
+```php
+#[CollectedBy(UserCollection::class)]
+class User extends Model {}
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/config.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/config.md
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+# Configuration Best Practices
+
+## `env()` Only in Config Files
+
+Direct `env()` calls return `null` when config is cached.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$key = env('API_KEY');
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+// config/services.php
+'key' => env('API_KEY'),
+
+// Application code
+$key = config('services.key');
+```
+
+## Use Encrypted Env or External Secrets
+
+Never store production secrets in plain `.env` files in version control.
+
+Incorrect:
+```bash
+# .env committed to repo or shared in Slack
+STRIPE_SECRET=sk_live_abc123
+AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=wJalrXUtnFEMI
+```
+
+Correct:
+```bash
+php artisan env:encrypt --env=production --readable
+php artisan env:decrypt --env=production
+```
+
+For cloud deployments, prefer the platform's native secret store (AWS Secrets Manager, Vault, etc.) and inject at runtime.
+
+## Use `App::environment()` for Environment Checks
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+if (env('APP_ENV') === 'production') {
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+if (app()->isProduction()) {
+// or
+if (App::environment('production')) {
+```
+
+## Use Constants and Language Files
+
+Use class constants instead of hardcoded magic strings for model states, types, and statuses.
+
+```php
+// Incorrect
+return $this->type === 'normal';
+
+// Correct
+return $this->type === self::TYPE_NORMAL;
+```
+
+If the application already uses language files for localization, use `__()` for user-facing strings too. Do not introduce language files purely for English-only apps — simple string literals are fine there.
+
+```php
+// Only when lang files already exist in the project
+return back()->with('message', __('app.article_added'));
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/db-performance.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/db-performance.md
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+# Database Performance Best Practices
+
+## Always Eager Load Relationships
+
+Lazy loading causes N+1 query problems — one query per loop iteration. Always use `with()` to load relationships upfront.
+
+Incorrect (N+1 — executes 1 + N queries):
+```php
+$posts = Post::all();
+foreach ($posts as $post) {
+    echo $post->author->name;
+}
+```
+
+Correct (2 queries total):
+```php
+$posts = Post::with('author')->get();
+foreach ($posts as $post) {
+    echo $post->author->name;
+}
+```
+
+Constrain eager loads to select only needed columns (always include the foreign key):
+
+```php
+$users = User::with(['posts' => function ($query) {
+    $query->select('id', 'user_id', 'title')
+          ->where('published', true)
+          ->latest()
+          ->limit(10);
+}])->get();
+```
+
+## Prevent Lazy Loading in Development
+
+Enable this in `AppServiceProvider::boot()` to catch N+1 issues during development.
+
+```php
+public function boot(): void
+{
+    Model::preventLazyLoading(! app()->isProduction());
+}
+```
+
+Throws `LazyLoadingViolationException` when a relationship is accessed without being eager-loaded.
+
+## Select Only Needed Columns
+
+Avoid `SELECT *` — especially when tables have large text or JSON columns.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$posts = Post::with('author')->get();
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$posts = Post::select('id', 'title', 'user_id', 'created_at')
+    ->with(['author:id,name,avatar'])
+    ->get();
+```
+
+When selecting columns on eager-loaded relationships, always include the foreign key column or the relationship won't match.
+
+## Chunk Large Datasets
+
+Never load thousands of records at once. Use chunking for batch processing.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$users = User::all();
+foreach ($users as $user) {
+    $user->notify(new WeeklyDigest);
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+User::where('subscribed', true)->chunk(200, function ($users) {
+    foreach ($users as $user) {
+        $user->notify(new WeeklyDigest);
+    }
+});
+```
+
+Use `chunkById()` when modifying records during iteration — standard `chunk()` uses OFFSET which shifts when rows change:
+
+```php
+User::where('active', false)->chunkById(200, function ($users) {
+    $users->each->delete();
+});
+```
+
+## Add Database Indexes
+
+Index columns that appear in `WHERE`, `ORDER BY`, `JOIN`, and `GROUP BY` clauses.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
+    $table->id();
+    $table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained();
+    $table->string('status');
+    $table->timestamps();
+});
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
+    $table->id();
+    $table->foreignId('user_id')->index()->constrained();
+    $table->string('status')->index();
+    $table->timestamps();
+    $table->index(['status', 'created_at']);
+});
+```
+
+Add composite indexes for common query patterns (e.g., `WHERE status = ? ORDER BY created_at`).
+
+## Use `withCount()` for Counting Relations
+
+Never load entire collections just to count them.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$posts = Post::all();
+foreach ($posts as $post) {
+    echo $post->comments->count();
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$posts = Post::withCount('comments')->get();
+foreach ($posts as $post) {
+    echo $post->comments_count;
+}
+```
+
+Conditional counting:
+
+```php
+$posts = Post::withCount([
+    'comments',
+    'comments as approved_comments_count' => function ($query) {
+        $query->where('approved', true);
+    },
+])->get();
+```
+
+## Use `cursor()` for Memory-Efficient Iteration
+
+For read-only iteration over large result sets, `cursor()` loads one record at a time via a PHP generator.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$users = User::where('active', true)->get();
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+foreach (User::where('active', true)->cursor() as $user) {
+    ProcessUser::dispatch($user->id);
+}
+```
+
+Use `cursor()` for read-only iteration. Use `chunk()` / `chunkById()` when modifying records.
+
+## No Queries in Blade Templates
+
+Never execute queries in Blade templates. Pass data from controllers.
+
+Incorrect:
+```blade
+@foreach (User::all() as $user)
+    {{ $user->profile->name }}
+@endforeach
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+// Controller
+$users = User::with('profile')->get();
+return view('users.index', compact('users'));
+```
+
+```blade
+@foreach ($users as $user)
+    {{ $user->profile->name }}
+@endforeach
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/eloquent.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/eloquent.md
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+# Eloquent Best Practices
+
+## Use Correct Relationship Types
+
+Use `hasMany`, `belongsTo`, `morphMany`, etc. with proper return type hints.
+
+```php
+public function comments(): HasMany
+{
+    return $this->hasMany(Comment::class);
+}
+
+public function author(): BelongsTo
+{
+    return $this->belongsTo(User::class, 'user_id');
+}
+```
+
+## Use Local Scopes for Reusable Queries
+
+Extract reusable query constraints into local scopes to avoid duplication.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$active = User::where('verified', true)->whereNotNull('activated_at')->get();
+$articles = Article::whereHas('user', function ($q) {
+    $q->where('verified', true)->whereNotNull('activated_at');
+})->get();
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+public function scopeActive(Builder $query): Builder
+{
+    return $query->where('verified', true)->whereNotNull('activated_at');
+}
+
+// Usage
+$active = User::active()->get();
+$articles = Article::whereHas('user', fn ($q) => $q->active())->get();
+```
+
+## Apply Global Scopes Sparingly
+
+Global scopes silently modify every query on the model, making debugging difficult. Prefer local scopes and reserve global scopes for truly universal constraints like soft deletes or multi-tenancy.
+
+Incorrect (global scope for a conditional filter):
+```php
+class PublishedScope implements Scope
+{
+    public function apply(Builder $builder, Model $model): void
+    {
+        $builder->where('published', true);
+    }
+}
+// Now admin panels, reports, and background jobs all silently skip drafts
+```
+
+Correct (local scope you opt into):
+```php
+public function scopePublished(Builder $query): Builder
+{
+    return $query->where('published', true);
+}
+
+Post::published()->paginate(); // Explicit
+Post::paginate(); // Admin sees all
+```
+
+## Define Attribute Casts
+
+Use the `casts()` method (or `$casts` property following project convention) for automatic type conversion.
+
+```php
+protected function casts(): array
+{
+    return [
+        'is_active' => 'boolean',
+        'metadata' => 'array',
+        'total' => 'decimal:2',
+    ];
+}
+```
+
+## Cast Date Columns Properly
+
+Always cast date columns. Use Carbon instances in templates instead of formatting strings manually.
+
+Incorrect:
+```blade
+{{ Carbon::createFromFormat('Y-d-m H-i', $order->ordered_at)->toDateString() }}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+protected function casts(): array
+{
+    return [
+        'ordered_at' => 'datetime',
+    ];
+}
+```
+
+```blade
+{{ $order->ordered_at->toDateString() }}
+{{ $order->ordered_at->format('m-d') }}
+```
+
+## Use `whereBelongsTo()` for Relationship Queries
+
+Cleaner than manually specifying foreign keys.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+Post::where('user_id', $user->id)->get();
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+Post::whereBelongsTo($user)->get();
+Post::whereBelongsTo($user, 'author')->get();
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/error-handling.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/error-handling.md
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+# Error Handling Best Practices
+
+## Exception Reporting and Rendering
+
+There are two valid approaches — choose one and apply it consistently across the project.
+
+**Co-location on the exception class** — keeps behavior alongside the exception definition, easier to find:
+
+```php
+class InvalidOrderException extends Exception
+{
+    public function report(): void { /* custom reporting */ }
+
+    public function render(Request $request): Response
+    {
+        return response()->view('errors.invalid-order', status: 422);
+    }
+}
+```
+
+**Centralized in `bootstrap/app.php`** — all exception handling in one place, easier to see the full picture:
+
+```php
+->withExceptions(function (Exceptions $exceptions) {
+    $exceptions->report(function (InvalidOrderException $e) { /* ... */ });
+    $exceptions->render(function (InvalidOrderException $e, Request $request) {
+        return response()->view('errors.invalid-order', status: 422);
+    });
+})
+```
+
+Check the existing codebase and follow whichever pattern is already established.
+
+## Use `ShouldntReport` for Exceptions That Should Never Log
+
+More discoverable than listing classes in `dontReport()`.
+
+```php
+class PodcastProcessingException extends Exception implements ShouldntReport {}
+```
+
+## Throttle High-Volume Exceptions
+
+A single failing integration can flood error tracking. Use `throttle()` to rate-limit per exception type.
+
+## Enable `dontReportDuplicates()`
+
+Prevents the same exception instance from being logged multiple times when `report($e)` is called in multiple catch blocks.
+
+## Force JSON Error Rendering for API Routes
+
+Laravel auto-detects `Accept: application/json` but API clients may not set it. Explicitly declare JSON rendering for API routes.
+
+```php
+$exceptions->shouldRenderJsonWhen(function (Request $request, Throwable $e) {
+    return $request->is('api/*') || $request->expectsJson();
+});
+```
+
+## Add Context to Exception Classes
+
+Attach structured data to exceptions at the source via a `context()` method — Laravel includes it automatically in the log entry.
+
+```php
+class InvalidOrderException extends Exception
+{
+    public function context(): array
+    {
+        return ['order_id' => $this->orderId];
+    }
+}
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/events-notifications.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/events-notifications.md
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+# Events & Notifications Best Practices
+
+## Rely on Event Discovery
+
+Laravel auto-discovers listeners by reading `handle(EventType $event)` type-hints. No manual registration needed in `AppServiceProvider`.
+
+## Run `event:cache` in Production Deploy
+
+Event discovery scans the filesystem per-request in dev. Cache it in production: `php artisan optimize` or `php artisan event:cache`.
+
+## Use `ShouldDispatchAfterCommit` Inside Transactions
+
+Without it, a queued listener may process before the DB transaction commits, reading data that doesn't exist yet.
+
+```php
+class OrderShipped implements ShouldDispatchAfterCommit {}
+```
+
+## Always Queue Notifications
+
+Notifications often hit external APIs (email, SMS, Slack). Without `ShouldQueue`, they block the HTTP response.
+
+```php
+class InvoicePaid extends Notification implements ShouldQueue
+{
+    use Queueable;
+}
+```
+
+## Use `afterCommit()` on Notifications in Transactions
+
+Same race condition as events — the queued notification job may run before the transaction commits.
+
+## Route Notification Channels to Dedicated Queues
+
+Mail and database notifications have different priorities. Use `viaQueues()` to route them to separate queues.
+
+## Use On-Demand Notifications for Non-User Recipients
+
+Avoid creating dummy models to send notifications to arbitrary addresses.
+
+```php
+Notification::route('mail', 'admin@example.com')->notify(new SystemAlert());
+```
+
+## Implement `HasLocalePreference` on Notifiable Models
+
+Laravel automatically uses the user's preferred locale for all notifications and mailables — no per-call `locale()` needed.
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/http-client.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/http-client.md
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+# HTTP Client Best Practices
+
+## Always Set Explicit Timeouts
+
+The default timeout is 30 seconds — too long for most API calls. Always set explicit `timeout` and `connectTimeout` to fail fast.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$response = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users');
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$response = Http::timeout(5)
+    ->connectTimeout(3)
+    ->get('https://api.example.com/users');
+```
+
+For service-specific clients, define timeouts in a macro:
+
+```php
+Http::macro('github', function () {
+    return Http::baseUrl('https://api.github.com')
+        ->timeout(10)
+        ->connectTimeout(3)
+        ->withToken(config('services.github.token'));
+});
+
+$response = Http::github()->get('/repos/laravel/framework');
+```
+
+## Use Retry with Backoff for External APIs
+
+External APIs have transient failures. Use `retry()` with increasing delays.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$response = Http::post('https://api.stripe.com/v1/charges', $data);
+
+if ($response->failed()) {
+    throw new PaymentFailedException('Charge failed');
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$response = Http::retry([100, 500, 1000])
+    ->timeout(10)
+    ->post('https://api.stripe.com/v1/charges', $data);
+```
+
+Only retry on specific errors:
+
+```php
+$response = Http::retry(3, 100, function (Exception $exception, PendingRequest $request) {
+    return $exception instanceof ConnectionException
+        || ($exception instanceof RequestException && $exception->response->serverError());
+})->post('https://api.example.com/data');
+```
+
+## Handle Errors Explicitly
+
+The HTTP Client does not throw on 4xx/5xx by default. Always check status or use `throw()`.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$response = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users/1');
+$user = $response->json(); // Could be an error body
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+$response = Http::timeout(5)
+    ->get('https://api.example.com/users/1')
+    ->throw();
+
+$user = $response->json();
+```
+
+For graceful degradation:
+
+```php
+$response = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users/1');
+
+if ($response->successful()) {
+    return $response->json();
+}
+
+if ($response->notFound()) {
+    return null;
+}
+
+$response->throw();
+```
+
+## Use Request Pooling for Concurrent Requests
+
+When making multiple independent API calls, use `Http::pool()` instead of sequential calls.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$users = Http::get('https://api.example.com/users')->json();
+$posts = Http::get('https://api.example.com/posts')->json();
+$comments = Http::get('https://api.example.com/comments')->json();
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+use Illuminate\Http\Client\Pool;
+
+$responses = Http::pool(fn (Pool $pool) => [
+    $pool->as('users')->get('https://api.example.com/users'),
+    $pool->as('posts')->get('https://api.example.com/posts'),
+    $pool->as('comments')->get('https://api.example.com/comments'),
+]);
+
+$users = $responses['users']->json();
+$posts = $responses['posts']->json();
+```
+
+## Fake HTTP Calls in Tests
+
+Never make real HTTP requests in tests. Use `Http::fake()` and `preventStrayRequests()`.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+it('syncs user from API', function () {
+    $service = new UserSyncService;
+    $service->sync(1); // Hits the real API
+});
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+it('syncs user from API', function () {
+    Http::preventStrayRequests();
+
+    Http::fake([
+        'api.example.com/users/1' => Http::response([
+            'name' => 'John Doe',
+            'email' => 'john@example.com',
+        ]),
+    ]);
+
+    $service = new UserSyncService;
+    $service->sync(1);
+
+    Http::assertSent(function (Request $request) {
+        return $request->url() === 'https://api.example.com/users/1';
+    });
+});
+```
+
+Test failure scenarios too:
+
+```php
+Http::fake([
+    'api.example.com/*' => Http::failedConnection(),
+]);
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/mail.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/mail.md
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+# Mail Best Practices
+
+## Implement `ShouldQueue` on the Mailable Class
+
+Makes queueing the default regardless of how the mailable is dispatched. No need to remember `Mail::queue()` at every call site — `Mail::send()` also queues it.
+
+## Use `afterCommit()` on Mailables Inside Transactions
+
+A queued mailable dispatched inside a transaction may process before the commit. Use `$this->afterCommit()` in the constructor.
+
+## Use `assertQueued()` Not `assertSent()` for Queued Mailables
+
+`Mail::assertSent()` only catches synchronous mail. Queued mailables silently pass `assertSent`, giving false confidence.
+
+Incorrect: `Mail::assertSent(OrderShipped::class);` when mailable implements `ShouldQueue`.
+
+Correct: `Mail::assertQueued(OrderShipped::class);`
+
+## Use Markdown Mailables for Transactional Emails
+
+Markdown mailables auto-generate both HTML and plain-text versions, use responsive components, and allow global style customization. Generate with `--markdown` flag.
+
+## Separate Content Tests from Sending Tests
+
+Content tests: instantiate the mailable directly, call `assertSeeInHtml()`.
+Sending tests: use `Mail::fake()` and `assertSent()`/`assertQueued()`.
+Don't mix them — it conflates concerns and makes tests brittle.
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/migrations.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/migrations.md
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+# Migration Best Practices
+
+## Generate Migrations with Artisan
+
+Always use `php artisan make:migration` for consistent naming and timestamps.
+
+Incorrect (manually created file):
+```php
+// database/migrations/posts_migration.php  ← wrong naming, no timestamp
+```
+
+Correct (Artisan-generated):
+```bash
+php artisan make:migration create_posts_table
+php artisan make:migration add_slug_to_posts_table
+```
+
+## Use `constrained()` for Foreign Keys
+
+Automatic naming and referential integrity.
+
+```php
+$table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained()->cascadeOnDelete();
+
+// Non-standard names
+$table->foreignId('author_id')->constrained('users');
+```
+
+## Never Modify Deployed Migrations
+
+Once a migration has run in production, treat it as immutable. Create a new migration to change the table.
+
+Incorrect (editing a deployed migration):
+```php
+// 2024_01_01_create_posts_table.php — already in production
+$table->string('slug')->unique(); // ← added after deployment
+```
+
+Correct (new migration to alter):
+```php
+// 2024_03_15_add_slug_to_posts_table.php
+Schema::table('posts', function (Blueprint $table) {
+    $table->string('slug')->unique()->after('title');
+});
+```
+
+## Add Indexes in the Migration
+
+Add indexes when creating the table, not as an afterthought. Columns used in `WHERE`, `ORDER BY`, and `JOIN` clauses need indexes.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
+    $table->id();
+    $table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained();
+    $table->string('status');
+    $table->timestamps();
+});
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
+    $table->id();
+    $table->foreignId('user_id')->constrained()->index();
+    $table->string('status')->index();
+    $table->timestamp('shipped_at')->nullable()->index();
+    $table->timestamps();
+});
+```
+
+## Mirror Defaults in Model `$attributes`
+
+When a column has a database default, mirror it in the model so new instances have correct values before saving.
+
+```php
+// Migration
+$table->string('status')->default('pending');
+
+// Model
+protected $attributes = [
+    'status' => 'pending',
+];
+```
+
+## Write Reversible `down()` Methods by Default
+
+Implement `down()` for schema changes that can be safely reversed so `migrate:rollback` works in CI and failed deployments.
+
+```php
+public function down(): void
+{
+    Schema::table('posts', function (Blueprint $table) {
+        $table->dropColumn('slug');
+    });
+}
+```
+
+For intentionally irreversible migrations (e.g., destructive data backfills), leave a clear comment and require a forward fix migration instead of pretending rollback is supported.
+
+## Keep Migrations Focused
+
+One concern per migration. Never mix DDL (schema changes) and DML (data manipulation).
+
+Incorrect (partial failure creates unrecoverable state):
+```php
+public function up(): void
+{
+    Schema::create('settings', function (Blueprint $table) { ... });
+    DB::table('settings')->insert(['key' => 'version', 'value' => '1.0']);
+}
+```
+
+Correct (separate migrations):
+```php
+// Migration 1: create_settings_table
+Schema::create('settings', function (Blueprint $table) { ... });
+
+// Migration 2: seed_default_settings
+DB::table('settings')->insert(['key' => 'version', 'value' => '1.0']);
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/queue-jobs.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/queue-jobs.md
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+# Queue & Job Best Practices
+
+## Set `retry_after` Greater Than `timeout`
+
+If `retry_after` is shorter than the job's `timeout`, the queue worker re-dispatches the job while it's still running, causing duplicate execution.
+
+Incorrect (`retry_after` ≤ `timeout`):
+```php
+class ProcessReport implements ShouldQueue
+{
+    public $timeout = 120;
+}
+
+// config/queue.php — retry_after: 90 ← job retried while still running!
+```
+
+Correct (`retry_after` > `timeout`):
+```php
+class ProcessReport implements ShouldQueue
+{
+    public $timeout = 120;
+}
+
+// config/queue.php — retry_after: 180 ← safely longer than any job timeout
+```
+
+## Use Exponential Backoff
+
+Use progressively longer delays between retries to avoid hammering failing services.
+
+Incorrect (fixed retry interval):
+```php
+class SyncWithStripe implements ShouldQueue
+{
+    public $tries = 3;
+    // Default: retries immediately, overwhelming the API
+}
+```
+
+Correct (exponential backoff):
+```php
+class SyncWithStripe implements ShouldQueue
+{
+    public $tries = 3;
+    public $backoff = [1, 5, 10];
+}
+```
+
+## Implement `ShouldBeUnique`
+
+Prevent duplicate job processing.
+
+```php
+class GenerateInvoice implements ShouldQueue, ShouldBeUnique
+{
+    public function uniqueId(): string
+    {
+        return $this->order->id;
+    }
+
+    public $uniqueFor = 3600;
+}
+```
+
+## Always Implement `failed()`
+
+Handle errors explicitly — don't rely on silent failure.
+
+```php
+public function failed(?Throwable $exception): void
+{
+    $this->podcast->update(['status' => 'failed']);
+    Log::error('Processing failed', ['id' => $this->podcast->id, 'error' => $exception->getMessage()]);
+}
+```
+
+## Rate Limit External API Calls in Jobs
+
+Use `RateLimited` middleware to throttle jobs calling third-party APIs.
+
+```php
+public function middleware(): array
+{
+    return [new RateLimited('external-api')];
+}
+```
+
+## Batch Related Jobs
+
+Use `Bus::batch()` when jobs should succeed or fail together.
+
+```php
+Bus::batch([
+    new ImportCsvChunk($chunk1),
+    new ImportCsvChunk($chunk2),
+])
+->then(fn (Batch $batch) => Notification::send($user, new ImportComplete))
+->catch(fn (Batch $batch, Throwable $e) => Log::error('Batch failed'))
+->dispatch();
+```
+
+## `retryUntil()` Needs `$tries = 0`
+
+When using time-based retry limits, set `$tries = 0` to avoid premature failure.
+
+```php
+public $tries = 0;
+
+public function retryUntil(): DateTime
+{
+    return now()->addHours(4);
+}
+```
+
+## Use `WithoutOverlapping::untilProcessing()`
+
+Prevents concurrent execution while allowing new instances to queue.
+
+```php
+public function middleware(): array
+{
+    return [new WithoutOverlapping($this->product->id)->untilProcessing()];
+}
+```
+
+Without `untilProcessing()`, the lock extends through queue wait time. With it, the lock releases when processing starts.
+
+## Use Horizon for Complex Queue Scenarios
+
+Use Laravel Horizon when you need monitoring, auto-scaling, failure tracking, or multiple queues with different priorities.
+
+```php
+// config/horizon.php
+'environments' => [
+    'production' => [
+        'supervisor-1' => [
+            'connection' => 'redis',
+            'queue' => ['high', 'default', 'low'],
+            'balance' => 'auto',
+            'minProcesses' => 1,
+            'maxProcesses' => 10,
+            'tries' => 3,
+        ],
+    ],
+],
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/routing.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/routing.md
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+# Routing & Controllers Best Practices
+
+## Use Implicit Route Model Binding
+
+Let Laravel resolve models automatically from route parameters.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+public function show(int $id)
+{
+    $post = Post::findOrFail($id);
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+public function show(Post $post)
+{
+    return view('posts.show', ['post' => $post]);
+}
+```
+
+## Use Scoped Bindings for Nested Resources
+
+Enforce parent-child relationships automatically.
+
+```php
+Route::get('/users/{user}/posts/{post}', function (User $user, Post $post) {
+    // $post is automatically scoped to $user
+})->scopeBindings();
+```
+
+## Use Resource Controllers
+
+Use `Route::resource()` or `apiResource()` for RESTful endpoints.
+
+```php
+Route::resource('posts', PostController::class);
+Route::apiResource('api/posts', Api\PostController::class);
+```
+
+## Keep Controllers Thin
+
+Aim for under 10 lines per method. Extract business logic to action or service classes.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+public function store(Request $request)
+{
+    $validated = $request->validate([...]);
+    if ($request->hasFile('image')) {
+        $request->file('image')->move(public_path('images'));
+    }
+    $post = Post::create($validated);
+    $post->tags()->sync($validated['tags']);
+    event(new PostCreated($post));
+    return redirect()->route('posts.show', $post);
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+public function store(StorePostRequest $request, CreatePostAction $create)
+{
+    $post = $create->execute($request->validated());
+
+    return redirect()->route('posts.show', $post);
+}
+```
+
+## Type-Hint Form Requests
+
+Type-hinting Form Requests triggers automatic validation and authorization before the method executes.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+public function store(Request $request): RedirectResponse
+{
+    $validated = $request->validate([
+        'title' => ['required', 'max:255'],
+        'body' => ['required'],
+    ]);
+
+    Post::create($validated);
+
+    return redirect()->route('posts.index');
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+public function store(StorePostRequest $request): RedirectResponse
+{
+    Post::create($request->validated());
+
+    return redirect()->route('posts.index');
+}
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/scheduling.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/scheduling.md
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+# Task Scheduling Best Practices
+
+## Use `withoutOverlapping()` on Variable-Duration Tasks
+
+Without it, a long-running task spawns a second instance on the next tick, causing double-processing or resource exhaustion.
+
+## Use `onOneServer()` on Multi-Server Deployments
+
+Without it, every server runs the same task simultaneously. Requires a shared cache driver (Redis, database, Memcached).
+
+## Use `runInBackground()` for Concurrent Long Tasks
+
+By default, tasks at the same tick run sequentially. A slow first task delays all subsequent ones. `runInBackground()` runs them as separate processes.
+
+## Use `environments()` to Restrict Tasks
+
+Prevent accidental execution of production-only tasks (billing, reporting) on staging.
+
+```php
+Schedule::command('billing:charge')->monthly()->environments(['production']);
+```
+
+## Use `takeUntilTimeout()` for Time-Bounded Processing
+
+A task running every 15 minutes that processes an unbounded cursor can overlap with the next run. Bound execution time.
+
+## Use Schedule Groups for Shared Configuration
+
+Avoid repeating `->onOneServer()->timezone('America/New_York')` across many tasks.
+
+```php
+Schedule::daily()
+    ->onOneServer()
+    ->timezone('America/New_York')
+    ->group(function () {
+        Schedule::command('emails:send --force');
+        Schedule::command('emails:prune');
+    });
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/security.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/security.md
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+# Security Best Practices
+
+## Mass Assignment Protection
+
+Every model must define `$fillable` (whitelist) or `$guarded` (blacklist).
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+class User extends Model
+{
+    protected $guarded = []; // All fields are mass assignable
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+class User extends Model
+{
+    protected $fillable = [
+        'name',
+        'email',
+        'password',
+    ];
+}
+```
+
+Never use `$guarded = []` on models that accept user input.
+
+## Authorize Every Action
+
+Use policies or gates in controllers. Never skip authorization.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+public function update(Request $request, Post $post)
+{
+    $post->update($request->validated());
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+public function update(UpdatePostRequest $request, Post $post)
+{
+    Gate::authorize('update', $post);
+
+    $post->update($request->validated());
+}
+```
+
+Or via Form Request:
+
+```php
+public function authorize(): bool
+{
+    return $this->user()->can('update', $this->route('post'));
+}
+```
+
+## Prevent SQL Injection
+
+Always use parameter binding. Never interpolate user input into queries.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+DB::select("SELECT * FROM users WHERE name = '{$request->name}'");
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+User::where('name', $request->name)->get();
+
+// Raw expressions with bindings
+User::whereRaw('LOWER(name) = ?', [strtolower($request->name)])->get();
+```
+
+## Escape Output to Prevent XSS
+
+Use `{{ }}` for HTML escaping. Only use `{!! !!}` for trusted, pre-sanitized content.
+
+Incorrect:
+```blade
+{!! $user->bio !!}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```blade
+{{ $user->bio }}
+```
+
+## CSRF Protection
+
+Include `@csrf` in all POST/PUT/DELETE Blade forms. Not needed in Inertia.
+
+Incorrect:
+```blade
+<form method="POST" action="/posts">
+    <input type="text" name="title">
+</form>
+```
+
+Correct:
+```blade
+<form method="POST" action="/posts">
+    @csrf
+    <input type="text" name="title">
+</form>
+```
+
+## Rate Limit Auth and API Routes
+
+Apply `throttle` middleware to authentication and API routes.
+
+```php
+RateLimiter::for('login', function (Request $request) {
+    return Limit::perMinute(5)->by($request->ip());
+});
+
+Route::post('/login', LoginController::class)->middleware('throttle:login');
+```
+
+## Validate File Uploads
+
+Validate MIME type, extension, and size. Never trust client-provided filenames.
+
+```php
+public function rules(): array
+{
+    return [
+        'avatar' => ['required', 'image', 'mimes:jpg,jpeg,png,webp', 'max:2048'],
+    ];
+}
+```
+
+Store with generated filenames:
+
+```php
+$path = $request->file('avatar')->store('avatars', 'public');
+```
+
+## Keep Secrets Out of Code
+
+Never commit `.env`. Access secrets via `config()` only.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+$key = env('API_KEY');
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+// config/services.php
+'api_key' => env('API_KEY'),
+
+// In application code
+$key = config('services.api_key');
+```
+
+## Audit Dependencies
+
+Run `composer audit` periodically to check for known vulnerabilities in dependencies. Automate this in CI to catch issues before deployment.
+
+```bash
+composer audit
+```
+
+## Encrypt Sensitive Database Fields
+
+Use `encrypted` cast for API keys/tokens and mark the attribute as `hidden`.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+class Integration extends Model
+{
+    protected function casts(): array
+    {
+        return [
+            'api_key' => 'string',
+        ];
+    }
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+class Integration extends Model
+{
+    protected $hidden = ['api_key', 'api_secret'];
+
+    protected function casts(): array
+    {
+        return [
+            'api_key' => 'encrypted',
+            'api_secret' => 'encrypted',
+        ];
+    }
+}
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/style.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/style.md
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+# Testing Best Practices
+
+## Use `LazilyRefreshDatabase` Over `RefreshDatabase`
+
+`RefreshDatabase` runs all migrations every test run even when the schema hasn't changed. `LazilyRefreshDatabase` only migrates when needed, significantly speeding up large suites.
+
+## Use Model Assertions Over Raw Database Assertions
+
+Incorrect: `$this->assertDatabaseHas('users', ['id' => $user->id]);`
+
+Correct: `$this->assertModelExists($user);`
+
+More expressive, type-safe, and fails with clearer messages.
+
+## Use Factory States and Sequences
+
+Named states make tests self-documenting. Sequences eliminate repetitive setup.
+
+Incorrect: `User::factory()->create(['email_verified_at' => null]);`
+
+Correct: `User::factory()->unverified()->create();`
+
+## Use `Exceptions::fake()` to Assert Exception Reporting
+
+Instead of `withoutExceptionHandling()`, use `Exceptions::fake()` to assert the correct exception was reported while the request completes normally.
+
+## Call `Event::fake()` After Factory Setup
+
+Model factories rely on model events (e.g., `creating` to generate UUIDs). Calling `Event::fake()` before factory calls silences those events, producing broken models.
+
+Incorrect: `Event::fake(); $user = User::factory()->create();`
+
+Correct: `$user = User::factory()->create(); Event::fake();`
+
+## Use `recycle()` to Share Relationship Instances Across Factories
+
+Without `recycle()`, nested factories create separate instances of the same conceptual entity.
+
+```php
+Ticket::factory()
+    ->recycle(Airline::factory()->create())
+    ->create();
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/validation.md b/.ai/laravel/12/skill/laravel-best-practices/rules/validation.md
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+# Validation & Forms Best Practices
+
+## Use Form Request Classes
+
+Extract validation from controllers into dedicated Form Request classes.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+public function store(Request $request)
+{
+    $request->validate([
+        'title' => 'required|max:255',
+        'body' => 'required',
+    ]);
+}
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+public function store(StorePostRequest $request)
+{
+    Post::create($request->validated());
+}
+```
+
+## Array vs. String Notation for Rules
+
+Array syntax is more readable and composes cleanly with `Rule::` objects. Prefer it in new code, but check existing Form Requests first and match whatever notation the project already uses.
+
+```php
+// Preferred for new code
+'email' => ['required', 'email', Rule::unique('users')],
+
+// Follow existing convention if the project uses string notation
+'email' => 'required|email|unique:users',
+```
+
+## Always Use `validated()`
+
+Get only validated data. Never use `$request->all()` for mass operations.
+
+Incorrect:
+```php
+Post::create($request->all());
+```
+
+Correct:
+```php
+Post::create($request->validated());
+```
+
+## Use `Rule::when()` for Conditional Validation
+
+```php
+'company_name' => [
+    Rule::when($this->account_type === 'business', ['required', 'string', 'max:255']),
+],
+```
+
+## Use the `after()` Method for Custom Validation
+
+Use `after()` instead of `withValidator()` for custom validation logic that depends on multiple fields.
+
+```php
+public function after(): array
+{
+    return [
+        function (Validator $validator) {
+            if ($this->quantity > Product::find($this->product_id)?->stock) {
+                $validator->errors()->add('quantity', 'Not enough stock.');
+            }
+        },
+    ];
+}
+```
diff --git a/.ai/laravel/core.blade.php b/.ai/laravel/core.blade.php
index 7b23158f..b1f4dd7a 100644
--- a/.ai/laravel/core.blade.php
+++ b/.ai/laravel/core.blade.php
@@ -7,35 +7,15 @@
 - If you're creating a generic PHP class, use `{{ $assist->artisanCommand('make:class') }}`.
 - Pass `--no-interaction` to all Artisan commands to ensure they work without user input. You should also pass the correct `--options` to ensure correct behavior.
 
-## Database
-- Always use proper Eloquent relationship methods with return type hints. Prefer relationship methods over raw queries or manual joins.
-- Use Eloquent models and relationships before suggesting raw database queries.
-- Avoid `DB::`; prefer `Model::query()`. Generate code that leverages Laravel's ORM capabilities rather than bypassing them.
-- Generate code that prevents N+1 query problems by using eager loading.
-- Use Laravel's query builder for very complex database operations.
-
 ### Model Creation
 - When creating new models, create useful factories and seeders for them too. Ask the user if they need any other things, using `{{ $assist->artisanCommand('make:model --help') }}` to check the available options.
 
-### APIs & Eloquent Resources
+## APIs & Eloquent Resources
 - For APIs, default to using Eloquent API Resources and API versioning unless existing API routes do not, then you should follow existing application convention.
 
-## Controllers & Validation
-- Always create Form Request classes for validation rather than inline validation in controllers. Include both validation rules and custom error messages.
-- Check sibling Form Requests to see if the application uses array or string based validation rules.
-
-## Authentication & Authorization
-- Use Laravel's built-in authentication and authorization features (gates, policies, Sanctum, etc.).
-
 ## URL Generation
 - When generating links to other pages, prefer named routes and the `route()` function.
 
-## Queues
-- Use queued jobs for time-consuming operations with the `ShouldQueue` interface.
-
-## Configuration
-- Use environment variables only in configuration files - never use the `env()` function directly outside of config files. Always use `config('app.name')`, not `env('APP_NAME')`.
-
 ## Testing
 - When creating models for tests, use the factories for the models. Check if the factory has custom states that can be used before manually setting up the model.
 - Faker: Use methods such as `$this->faker->word()` or `fake()->randomDigit()`. Follow existing conventions whether to use `$this->faker` or `fake()`.