This project is a RESTful API for managing real estate properties. It allows users to list, create, show, update, and delete real estate properties. The project is built using Laravel, a PHP framework known for its elegant syntax and robust features.

Laravel was chosen for this project due to its:

• Comprehensive ecosystem and a rich set of features.
• Strong ORM (Eloquent) which simplifies database interactions.
• MVC architecture which organizes the codebase efficiently.
• Built-in support for RESTful APIs.

• List Properties: Fetch a list of all properties with limited details (ID, name, type, city, and country).
• Show Property: View detailed information about a specific property.
• Create Property: Add a new property to the database.
• Update Property: Modify details of an existing property.
• Delete Property: Soft delete a property, making it unavailable in the general list but still stored in the database.

• Backend: Laravel (PHP)
• Database: MySQL
• Testing: PHPUnit for feature testing.

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/real-estate-api.git
   cd real-estate-api  

2. Install Dependencies

   composer install

3. Set Up Environment

   Make sure the table is created and .env file has correct permission to access the data

4. Generate Application Key

   php artisan key:generate

5. Run Migrations

   php artisan migrate

6. Seed the Database (Optional)

   php artisan db:seed

7. Running the Project

   php artisan serve

This will start the Laravel development server. The API will be available at http://localhost:8000.

Run the PHPUnit tests with:

php artisan test