Deploy Laravel to Vercel

This guide details deploying a Laravel application on Vercel, a serverless platform. It involves creating an `api/index.php` file to forward requests, a `.vercelignore` file to exclude the `vendor` directory, and a `vercel.json` file configuring builds and routes. The `vercel.json` file specifies the `vercel-php` runtime, manages static assets, and defines environment variables including database credentials. Crucially, the `APP_URL` should be set to your desired domain. Caching and session drivers can be customized; sensitive variables are managed separately through Vercel's environment variables interface. The Vercel CLI is used for deployment, offering preview and production deployment options. Vercel's serverless nature necessitates a separate database solution. Linking this database involves configuring environment variables within the Vercel project settings. The process simplifies deploying PHP/Laravel applications to Vercel. Remember to adjust the `vercel-php` version as needed.