Laravel 5 – Clear Cache in Shared Hosting Server

Laravel 5 – Clear Cache in Shared Hosting Server 🚀

So, you're using Laravel 5 and you want to clear the cache. Simple, right? Just run the php artisan cache:clear command and voila! But there's a catch – you're on a shared hosting server and don't have access to the CLI or control panel. 😱

Don't worry, I've got you covered! In this blog post, I'll show you a few workarounds to clear the views cache without using the command line interface. Let's dive in!

🧹 Option 1: Manual Cache Removal

One way to clear the cache is by manually deleting the cache files. Here's how you can do it:

1. Connect to your shared hosting server using FTP or cPanel's file manager.

2. Navigate to the root directory of your Laravel application.

3. Locate the storage/framework/views directory.

4. Delete all the files inside the views directory.

Boom! You've just cleared the views cache manually. It may take a few moments for the changes to take effect, so be patient.

📝 Option 2: Clear Cache Programmatically

If you prefer a more programmatic approach, you can create a route in your Laravel application to clear the views cache. Here's how:

1. Open your routes/web.php file.

2. Add the following code snippet to create a /clear-cache route:

   Route::get('/clear-cache', function() { $exitCode = Artisan::call('cache:clear'); return 'Cache cleared successfully!'; });

3. Save the file.

Now, you can simply visit http://your-app-url/clear-cache in your browser to clear the views cache without using CLI.

📣 Call to Action: Share Your Experience!

There you have it – two easy ways to clear the views cache in Laravel 5 even on a shared hosting server. 🎉

Now, I want to hear from you! Have you encountered any other challenges with Laravel caching on shared hosting? Do you have any other cool tricks up your sleeve? Share your thoughts, experiences, and tips in the comments below. Let's learn and grow together! 👇

And don't forget to share this blog post with your fellow Laravel enthusiasts who might be struggling with cache clearance on shared hosting. Spread the knowledge! 🔥

Happy caching! 😄✨