How to Display a Count for a Specific Menu Item in Laravel 8

Learn how to show a specific count for the “property” menu item in Laravel 8 without affecting other menu counts. Follow this guide for a simple solution.
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How to Display a Count for a Specific Menu Item in Laravel 8: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re working with Laravel 8 and trying to display a count for a specific menu item, you may have stumbled upon a common issue. You want to show the count for your "property" menu item, but currently, it's incorrectly displaying counts for all menu items. In this guide, we’ll break down how to tackle this issue effectively.

The Problem

In your current implementation, the propertyCount() function is returning counts for all menu items instead of just the desired one. The objective is to ensure that the count is only displayed next to the "property" menu item. Let’s explore how to fix this in a straightforward way.

The Solution

Understanding the Existing Code

You already have a function that retrieves the count for the “property” menu from your menu model:

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This function works well for fetching the count based on your menu setup.

Modifying the Menu Display Logic

To adjust the display of the count so that it's shown only next to the “property” menu item, you can leverage conditional logic in your view. Here’s how to do it:

Updated Left Side Menu Code

Replace the existing span code in your sidebar menu as follows:

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Explanation of the Changes

Conditional Check: The @ if($menu->name == 'property') condition checks if the current menu item is "property".

Count Display: If true, the propertyCount() function will be called, and the count will be displayed next to "property". Thus, it ensures that no count information appears beside other menu items.

Final Code Integration

Here’s the complete integration into your sidebar menu code:

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Conclusion

By applying the conditional logic to your existing code, you can successfully display the count specifically for the "property" menu item without affecting others. This approach not only resolves the immediate issue but also adheres to clean coding principles, making your menu logic clearer and more maintainable.

If you have further questions or run into any issues, feel free to reach out. Happy coding!

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