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Send Web Push Notifications with Firebase in Laravel 9

In this tutorial, we will learn how to send web push notifications in a Laravel app using Firebase Cloud Messaging. This comprehensive guide will explain the process step by step.

Push notifications are a way for apps to send relevant and timely information to users, even when they are not actively using the app. They help keep users engaged and informed, and can be used for a variety of purposes, such as delivering breaking news, promoting sales or special offers, or providing updates on new features or content. 

Integrating Firebase with Laravel, we aim to make the process of sending web push notifications simple and efficient. By delivering timely and relevant notifications, we can improve the user experience and build stronger relationships with customers.

Therefore, let's go over each instruction listed below one at a time.

Instructions for Using Firebase to Send Web Push Notifications in Laravel 9

• Step 1: Create Laravel Project
• Step 2: Database Connection
• Step 3: Install Laravel UI Scaffolding
• Step 4: Update Server Key Prop in User Table
• Step 5: Get Firebase Cloud Messaging Server Key
• Step 6: Create Controller
• Step 7: Create Routes
• Step 8: Set Up Blade View
• Step 9: Create Firebase (FCM) File
• Step 10: Run Laravel App

    
Create Laravel Project
Let's begin by using the composer command to create a brand-new Laravel app, so be sure to set up composer on your machine.
composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel/laravel laravel_web_push_notification