AI writes your API in five minutes. What do you bring?
Why I wrote a book about Laravel REST APIs right when AI started writing the code In 2026 you open Claude or Copilot, type "build me a Laravel REST API with authentication" and five minutes later you have something running. So why write a book? Why would you read one? Now look at that code and tell me whether you actually read it or just checked that it ran . You didn't write it and you didn't…
In 2026, AI can generate a Laravel REST API in just five minutes when prompted with a simple request like "build me a Laravel REST API with authentication." This has sparked a debate on whether writing a book on the subject is still relevant. The author argues that while the AI can create the code, it doesn't add any value or understanding to the final product.
The book aims to help readers retain control over the API development process by guiding them through the decision-making steps that the AI might overlook. The book, titled "Laravel REST APIs," walks readers through the process of building a complete API from scratch, covering topics such as API design, validation, authentication, authorization, performance optimization, security, testing, and deployment.
The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasoning behind each decision, rather than simply relying on the AI-generated code. The book is structured in a way that mirrors the stages an API goes through during development, starting from the initial design choices to testing and deployment. By following this approach, readers can develop well-thought-out APIs that are more robust and maintainable.
The author also provides a free PDF chapter on eager loading and N+1 queries, which is a common performance issue in Laravel APIs. This chapter is available at antonio.popolizio.it/laravel-rest-apis/sample.pdf.
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