Implementing Sweet Alert to Notify Users When New Data is Added in Laravel

Learn how to display a `Sweet Alert` notification when new data is added in Laravel and redirect users back to the homepage effectively.
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Implementing Sweet Alert to Notify Users When New Data is Added in Laravel

When developing applications in Laravel, it's essential to keep the user experience smooth and engaging. One such improvement can be displaying notifications when a user successfully adds new data. In this guide, we'll explore how to show a Sweet Alert notification that indicates "New Data Added" and redirects the user back to the homepage.

The Problem

You have a Laravel application where users can submit new data. After submitting their data, you want to provide immediate feedback indicating that their submission was successful. A visual alert can significantly enhance user experience. However, integrating this feature correctly in Laravel requires a few steps.

Step-by-Step Solution

Here’s how to create an effective notification system using Sweet Alert after adding new data:

1. Flash the Session Message

First, you need to modify your controller to flash a success message to the session after saving the submitted data. This will allow you to access the message when the user is redirected back to the home page.

Here's how to do that in your controller method:

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2. Define the Route with a Name

To redirect back to the page with a success message, ensure you define your route correctly in the routes file. You should give it a name for easier reference:

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3. Add JavaScript for Sweet Alert in Your Blade File

Next, include the JavaScript necessary to trigger the Sweet Alert notification in your master view blade file. This script will check if there’s a message in the session and display it accordingly:

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Summary

By following the steps outlined, you can effectively notify users with a Sweet Alert when they successfully add new data in your Laravel application. Here's a quick recap of what we did:

Flashed a session message after data submission in the controller.

Defined a named route for redirecting back to the homepage.

Added JavaScript in the blade file to display the notification based on the session message.

Implementing these features not only makes your application more interactive but also enhances user engagement. Give it a try in your Laravel applications, and improve the overall user experience!

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